Two COMPASSES called “DRY POINTS” - Germany - 17th – 18th century

Two so-called “DRY TIP” COMPASSES

Germany, 17th – 18th century

Brass, iron and steel

Long. : 19.5 cm (for the largest)

(slight wear from time)

Two dry-point compasses with spherical hinges with brass ribs and faceted iron arms for one and steel for the other.

These instruments – which owe their name to their two identical tips, were used to report lengths or lightly mark a support for preparatory tracings, taking measurements or reporting proportions in many professions such as, in particular, sailors , cabinetmakers and carpenters or even stonecutters.

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