Antiques - HELIX PENCIL COMPASS. BRASS. ENGLAND.

Helix pencil compass. Brass. England.

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$ 137.80


 Author:
Helix
 Period:
Second half of XIX Century
 Material:
Brass
 Measures:
[Height x Width]  3.74 x 0.87 inc.
 Weight:
0.92 oz
 Conservation:
Very good

Ref.: A.G2.M.INS.SM.D.COM.3137.CompsLpizHelix095

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Description:
- Brass pencil compass, from the second half of the 19th century.
- A pencil is attached to the compass, which is adjusted by means of a threaded ring. It bears the inscription "HELIX REGISTERED MADE IN ENGLAND".
- Very few compasses of this type have a mark, as they were normally intended for schoolchildren, and were of very poor quality, whereas the one in question is made to a high degree of perfection.
Preservation and damage:
- The preservation is very good, especially the steel tip, which has no rust. The patina of the brass is perfect and admirable.
- It is complete and the tip is not bent. It is rare to find with this quality.
- Completely clean and in perfect condition for use.
- The Object shows wear and tear typical of it"s age.

Comments:
- Both the Measurements, as well as the Weight, are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector- The tones of the colours in the photos are not the same as the tones of the real colours.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed description of the object.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.








 



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