Set Squares

1994/023

Set squares in mahogany

c.1925

SKU: 1994/023 Categories: , ,

Description

Set squares in mahogany (2 No). 1: 90/45/45 degrees. 2: 90/60/30 degrees. Used for drawing plans.

The “figure of eight” keys used to make the square are not generally found on UK squares, the square may therefore, be continental or American. There are no marks on the square. Manufacturer unknown.

Additional information

Acquisition Number

1994/023

Item Type

Short Description

Set squares: 90/45/45 degrees and 90/60/30 degrees

Manufactured by

Date of Manufacture

c. 1925

Sub-items

None

Supporting Items

None

Makers Number

None

Marks

Item 1: stamped "165 MATHIESON EDINBURGH". Item 2: stamped "165".

Dimensions (mm)

250 x 200 x 200 / 325 x 275 x 165

Donor

Date Donated

November 1994

Materials

Mahogany

Condition

Good

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