Graphometer - Brass - 1700-1750

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Brass graphometer from 1700–1750, signed “Pigeon a Lyon”, with a 0–360 protractor, central compass box with wind rose and blue steel needle, base and alidades with upright sights, and a ball for ball-and-socket mounting; dimensions 12.5 × 25 cm, height 10 cm, in good condition with minor signs of age and stains.

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Graphometer signed 'Pigeon in Lyon', early eighteenth century.
The protractor is engraved with two grade scales 0–360. Central compass box with wind rose, directions, a beautiful blued-steel needle, and graduations around the edge. Base and alidades with upright sights, ball for ball-and-socket mounting.
The compass needle is functional.
Very refined engraving,

Dimensions: 12.5 x 25 cm - h 10 cm

For description see the photos

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Graphometer signed 'Pigeon in Lyon', early eighteenth century.
The protractor is engraved with two grade scales 0–360. Central compass box with wind rose, directions, a beautiful blued-steel needle, and graduations around the edge. Base and alidades with upright sights, ball for ball-and-socket mounting.
The compass needle is functional.
Very refined engraving,

Dimensions: 12.5 x 25 cm - h 10 cm

For description see the photos

European Union shipping cost €40.

Worldwide shipping cost €50.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Material
Brass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
12.5 cm
Estimated period
1700-1750
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