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Beam Compass

2001/002

Riefler R2 stainless steel beam compass

c.1975

SKU: 2001/002 Categories: , ,

Description

Riefler R2 stainless steel beam compass in two sections extending to 1 m (approx) and other attachments in original case (c.1975). Used to draw circles and arcs of circles of up to 1 m radius

Riefler was founded by Clemens Riefler (1820-76) in 1841 following his apprenticeship with Ertel in Munich. The “Round System” of compasses, for which the firm is famous, was patented by his son Sigmund in 1877. The firm was located in Bavaria, with premises in Nesselwang and Munchen (Munich). Riefler continues today in Nesselwang, making drafting furniture and CAD equipment.

Additional information

Acquisition Number

2001/002
Item Type

Short Description

Riefler R2 beam compass
Manufactured by

Date of Manufacture

c. 1975
Sub-items

Case with blue velvet lining
Supporting Items

None
Makers Number

None
Marks

Outside of case "RIEFLER R2 Made in Western Germany". Inside case "RIEFLER verchrout-rostfrei"
Dimensions (mm)

Box: 588 x 120 x 29
Donor

Date Donated

July 2001
Materials

Stainless steel
Condition

Good
Display Location

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