Very rare ink dividers entirely in brass with a hallmark heart-shaped, Germany, 17th century
1450 euros
Circa
17th century
Country of manufacture
Other
Description
A very rare example of a ink pair of dividers made in full brass.
The instrument is not signed but bears an hallmark in shape of heart, certainly German from the 17th century.
This kind of true pair of dividers but with a fixed ink point seems quite rare.
The instrument is perfectly preserved and measures 10,4 cm lenght.
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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/
