Exceptionnal Soleil beam compass in brass measuring 122cm/48 inches lenght, 1820s’
950 euros
Circa
1820s'
Country of manufacture
France
Description
A really impressive and massive ruler/beam compass for tracing and dividing signed “Soleil rue de l’Odéon 35 à Paris” built in heavy brass and measuring 122 cm or 45 inches lenght. According with the signature we can date the instrument circa 1820s’-1830s’.
The very large ruler is divided with two scales 0 to 110 cm and 0 to 105cm.
At the back a perpendicular rod with two holes that this dividing instrument was used mounted on a larger and more complexe set.
The beam compass of this size are exceptionnaly rare.
Despite an old polishing and a weakness at your head, good original condition.
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Dealer information
Le Zograscope
Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
Personnal website : https://www.lezograscope.com/
