Dry card compass - Metal, geometric instrument case, Bone - Henri Morin Paris

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Rare antique metal and bone instrument case signed Henri Morin Paris, dating from 1910–1920, containing precision compasses, pencil and dip pen holders, extensions and tracing accessories, with old wear consistent with age.

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Rare antique case of precision instruments signed Henri Morin, Paris, renowned manufacturer of scientific and topographic instruments.

The case includes several precision compasses, pencil holder, technical nib holder, extensions and tracing accessories. Also present are old protractors made of transparent material as well as a graduated ruler.

Original marking visible inside the lid: "Instruments de précision - Nivellement - Géodésie - Henri Morin - Paris".

Beautiful representative set of equipment used by engineers, surveyors, architects and technical drafters in the early 20th century.

Condition as shown in the photographs: signs of wear and aging on the case, instruments well preserved. Set sold as shown; see the photos as they are part of the description.

Rare antique case of precision instruments signed Henri Morin, Paris, renowned manufacturer of scientific and topographic instruments.

The case includes several precision compasses, pencil holder, technical nib holder, extensions and tracing accessories. Also present are old protractors made of transparent material as well as a graduated ruler.

Original marking visible inside the lid: "Instruments de précision - Nivellement - Géodésie - Henri Morin - Paris".

Beautiful representative set of equipment used by engineers, surveyors, architects and technical drafters in the early 20th century.

Condition as shown in the photographs: signs of wear and aging on the case, instruments well preserved. Set sold as shown; see the photos as they are part of the description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Henri Morin Paris
Country of origin
France
Material
geometric instrument case, Bone, Metal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
0 cm
Width
16.5 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
FranceVerified
336
Objects sold
100%
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