BONE, BRASS AND STEEL STRIPS. 19th c.

Description:
- Nice line drawing from the second half of the XIXth century. It would probably belong to a compass box.
- Three-piece tyraline. The handle, made of bone, is screwed to the body of the reeds, which, in turn, is encased in a cylindrical base of brass.
- The body has a brass head and chrome-plated or nickel-plated steel tongues.
- The tips of the tongues are in good condition. The distance between the tongues is adjusted by means of a brass wheel with a threaded bolt that runs through one of the tongues, threading into the other.
- No distinguishing mark or contrast has been found that could provide information on where it was made, the manufacturer's details, or any other information.

Conservation and Damage:
- There is hardly any soiling and the steel of the tabs has very little rust.
- The Object shows wear typical of it’s age.

Comments:
- Measurements and weight are approximate.
- The tones of the colours in the photos are not the same as the tones of the real colours.
- The object is the one that corresponds to the photos.
- The description is not a detailed exposition of the object.
- The data provided here are personal opinions and are not verified.