Description:
Beautiful compass of curved tips, tool used to transport distances in various workshops, such as carpentry, sculpture, metalwork, etc. As well as used on site.
The compass is made of iron, with the arms worked on its edges, and bevelled in the last third of its ends. The bolt of the pivot shaft is riveted with blows, on two pieces of brass, in order to improve the ease of turning.
This compass has a fantastic patina, so, together with its characteristics, it can be placed in the Second Half of the eighteenth century, and could even be from a much earlier time.
It is rare that the pieces of these characteristics are in such a good state of conservation, with the iron practically clean, since generally they usually have enough rust.
Very interesting as a collector"s item and decorative element.
Comments:
Due to the fact that the differences in tonalities between photos and reality are inevitable, we must bear in mind that the color tones of the photos are not exactly the same as the tones of the actual colors. The piece presents the wear and tear of its time, as well as some stains. It has small flaws. The information provided here are personal opinions not contrasted. SHIPMENTS ARE MADE ON MONDAY.
1839 - Workshop compass with curved tips. S.XVIII...