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Late 19th Century Cased Technical Drawing / Draughtsman’s Tool Set
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Late 19th Century Cased Technical Drawing / Draughtsman’s Tool Set

1900 - 1920
Sold 8 October 2025 · Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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Description

A late 19th century cased Technical drawing / Draughtsman’s tool set.

The lid opens by means of two pull-out pins to the front corners, revealing a blue velvet sectioned interior.

Tools comprise of 2 x dividers, 4 x compasses (one with ink attachment): Various other pencil and ink attachments. Spare leads.

Made in Germany (stamped on most pieces, including case)

Date: c.1900

Dimensions: Width: 26.5 cm. Depth: 10 cm. Height: 2 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Antique Drawing Instrument Set to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1159779
Dealers Internal Reference
1762/A
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Description
A late 19th century cased Technical drawing / Draughtsman’s tool set.
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The lid opens by means of two pull-out pins to the front corners, revealing a blue velvet sectioned interior.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Tools comprise of 2 x dividers, 4 x compasses (one with ink attachment): Various other pencil and ink attachments. Spare leads.

Made in Germany (stamped on most pieces, including case)

Date: c.1900

Dimensions: Width: 26.5 cm. Depth: 10 cm. Height: 2 cm

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Antique Drawing Instrument Set to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159779
Dealers Internal Ref
1762/A
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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An open vintage hinged case lined with blue velvet reveals a collection of polished metal technical drawing compasses and ruling pens. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An open vintage hinged case lined with blue velvet reveals a collection of polished metal technical drawing compasses and ruling pens. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late 19th Century Cased Technical Drawing / Draughtsman’s Tool Set

Archive II An open vintage hinged case lined with blue velvet reveals a collection of polished metal technical drawing compasses and ruling pens. View II
Archive III An open vintage hinged case lined with blue velvet reveals a collection of polished metal technical drawing compasses and ruling pens. View III
Archive IV An open vintage hinged case lined with blue velvet reveals a collection of polished metal technical drawing compasses and ruling pens. View IV
Archive V An open vintage hinged case lined with blue velvet reveals a collection of polished metal technical drawing compasses and ruling pens. View V
Archive VI An open vintage hinged case lined with blue velvet reveals a collection of polished metal technical drawing compasses and ruling pens. View VI
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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Telephone 01225 315 727 or 07980 951198
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Quiet Street Antiques
3 Quiet Street
Bath
BA1 2JS
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/quietstreetbath
Verified Since Apr 2012
Items For Sale 149
Items Sold 2,519
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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Location: Quiet Street Antiques, 3 Quiet Street, Bath, BA1 2JS , United Kingdom
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An open vintage hinged case lined with blue velvet reveals a collection of polished metal technical drawing compasses and ruling pens.
Late 19th century cased Technical Drawing / Draughtsman’s tool set
Ref: SA1159779
An open vintage hinged case lined with blue velvet reveals a collection of polished metal technical drawing compasses and ruling pens.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectScientific Instruments
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBrass, Steel, Velvet, Leatherette
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHinged fitted case, Velvet lining, Precision thumbscrews, Fitted compartments
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 26.5 cm (10 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

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Technical drawing sets became widely produced during the Industrial Revolution to serve architects, engineers, and draughtsmen requiring precision measurement tools for complex designs.

These sets typically feature instruments made from polished brass, nickel-plated steel, or German silver, housed in wooden cases lined with velvet, silk, or leather.

Authentic period sets exhibit hand-cut joints, maker marks stamped into the metal or case lining, and natural wear patterns consistent with age, rather than modern cast finishes.

Displaying cased instruments open on a desktop or within a glass-fronted cabinet highlights their mechanical aesthetic as sculptural objects.

Keep instruments clean of moisture to prevent oxidation, avoid abrasive metal polishes, and store cases in stable, temperature-controlled environments away from direct sunlight.
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