Pair of Compasses
Date1750-1820
OriginEngland
MediumBrass with steel points.
DimensionsOverall (closed): 7 1/16" × 9/16" × 3/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1983-239
DescriptionFaceted brass and steel compasses with a rule-joint hinge. Likely once part of a cased set of drawing instruments.
1750-1800
1740-1790
1750-1800
1675-1700
