Dry card compass - Brass - Baignol & Farjon

Pair of two old boxes of compasses and technical drawing instruments, dating probably from the early 20th century, around 1900–1930. One box, wooden with a blue velvet interior, includes several compasses, dividers, dry-point tips and accessories, including a piece marked “Baignol & Farjon.” The second box, black in color, also contains several precision instruments, but is incomplete and a few pieces are missing. An ancient ensemble in brass and steel, presenting a beautiful patina and signs of use consistent with its age. Interesting for a collector of scientific instruments, technical drawing, architecture, engineering, or as decoration for an old desk. Condition and exact contents visible in the photos. scientific antiquity, precision instruments, antique compass, architect’s box, technical drawing, geometry, engineering, design office, surveying instruments, line-drawing tool, dry-point, lead holder, antique brass, polished steel, precision mechanics, French manufacture, Baignol & Farjon, vintage professional equipment, scientific collection, cabinet of curiosities, tool of the trade, technical heritage, industrial art, industrial decoration, collectible item, vintage office, engineer’s instruments, architect’s equipment, early 20th century, wooden box, blue velvet, authentic patina, old ensemble, rarity, collector.

Estimate:$201.64

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