Brass and steel compass set in a leather case

People:

Unknown, mid 18th century (instrument maker)

Title:

Brass and steel compass set in a leather case

Date:

mid 18th century

Form:
artefacts

Quantity / Object type:
1 instrument(s)

Technique and media:

Instruments manufactured of brass and steel with case of wood and leather

Dimensions:

artefact (assembled; irreg.): 43 x 3.2 x 1.4 cm (16 15/16 x 1 1/4 x 9/16 in.) case (closed; irreg.): 26.5 x 4.4 x 3.4 cm (10 7/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 5/16 in.)

Reference number:

DR1986:0097:001-004

Physical characteristics and technical requirements:

- Brass and steel compass of simple design, with lengthening bar, pen point, and divider point, in a cylindrical wood case with slip-on lid. Exterior of case is covered with leather, which is scuffed and cracking along seams; interior is lined with green veneer and is also in poor condition. Compass and attachments each fit into a slot in the body of the case.

Inscription:

uninscribed - object uninscribed

Subject:

architecture

Subject Descriptive Terms:

case
compass
divider point
lengthening bar
pen point

Credit line:
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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