Drawing instrument
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass, Ivory, Sharkskin, Steel, Wood
Measurements
134 mm (Length); 65 mm (W); 27 mm (D)
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1338232
Summary
Shagreen covered wooden case containing six pocket drawing instruments. Case has hinged lid and interior compartments. Instruments consist of two ivory rules, one folding with brass hinge and three brass dividers with steel tips, one smaller, and a brass protractor.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.