Scientific compass - Steel - Sheffield - Plooimeter steel

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Rare Sheffield steel folding gauge dating from 1850–1900, three-part folding with an extra blade, open length 30.5 cm and closed 11.7 cm, in good condition with small signs of age and spots.

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Rare steel tool gauge from Sheffield, foldable into 3 parts, with an extra folding blade. Used but in good condition, with small signs of age. Marked on the components (see photos). Extremely rare. Late 19th Century. Measures open 30.5 cm, closed 11.7 cm.

Rare steel tool gauge from Sheffield, foldable into 3 parts, with an extra folding blade. Used but in good condition, with small signs of age. Marked on the components (see photos). Extremely rare. Late 19th Century. Measures open 30.5 cm, closed 11.7 cm.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
Sheffield
Specific region of origin
Sheffield
Title additional information
Plooimeter steel
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Steel
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
30.5 cm
Width
2.5 cm
Depth
11.7 cm
Military Context
No
Estimated period
1850-1900
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