M Dominicus - Slide rule - Box Napier bones

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Wooden box containing 12 Napier bones, dating to 1950–1960, made in the Netherlands by M. Dominicus, with dimensions 13.5 × 10.5 × 3.5 cm, in good used condition with small signs of aging and spots.

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Wooden box with handcrafted Napier's bones.
John Napier (1550-1617) (also known as Neper of Merchiston, a Scottish mathematician) was the inventor of logarithms and the calculating system with rods (Napier's bones).
12 wooden counting rods.
Beautiful hardwood box with brass lock.
Dutch text (including 1 double dash, square and die (dice?).
Origin (?) M (master?) Dominicus made it (marked M. Dominicus made it)
1 rod marked Napier of Merchiston (1550-1617)
Dating 1950-1960 (?)

Wooden box with handcrafted Napier's bones.
John Napier (1550-1617) (also known as Neper of Merchiston, a Scottish mathematician) was the inventor of logarithms and the calculating system with rods (Napier's bones).
12 wooden counting rods.
Beautiful hardwood box with brass lock.
Dutch text (including 1 double dash, square and die (dice?).
Origin (?) M (master?) Dominicus made it (marked M. Dominicus made it)
1 rod marked Napier of Merchiston (1550-1617)
Dating 1950-1960 (?)

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer-Brand
M Dominicus
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
3.5 cm
Width
13.5 cm
Depth
10.5 cm
Estimated Period
1950-1960
Title additional information
Box Napier bones
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Objects sold
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