Divider

2020/009

Locking wing divider manufactured by CT Skelton & Co

c.1890

SKU: 2020/009 Categories: ,

Description

Locking wing divider with a brass locking screw manufactured by CT Skelton & Co (c.1890). This divider would not be used in a drawing office, rather its use being in construction or manufacturing industries. The manufacturer’s name is punched on the wing.

CT Skelton were based at Sheafbank Works, Sheffield between the years 1855 and 1967.

Additional information

Acquisition Number

2020/009

Item Type

Short Description

Locking wing divider manufactured by CT Skelton & Co

Manufactured by

Date of Manufacture

c. 1890

Sub-items

None

Supporting Items

None

Makers Number

None

Marks

None

Dimensions (mm)

135 x 70, Weight: 183 g

Donor

Date Donated

December 2020

Materials

Steel and brass

Condition

Good

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