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Stock# 91470
Description

Civil War Era Mapmaker's Drafting Tools

An elegant mid-19th-century set of drafting instruments housed in original mahogany case, with brass hinges and latches, lined with rich purple velvet to protect and display the tools. The set includes a semi-circular protractor with engraved markings for precision, a ruler, and various steel drafting instruments, including dividers and extension arms, all featuring finely crafted details reflecting high-quality workmanship. The handles are textured for grip, with some components being interchangeable to allow for different uses. The set is compact and organized for portability, ideal for an engineer or mapmaker during the American Civil War. No maker's name on case or instruments themselves.

Condition Description
Set of 10 steel drafting instruments housed in original velvet-lined mahogany box. Two brass latches intact. Bottom wood panel is split, but still holding and intact. Inlaid brass plate on case top crudely engraved with name "C. Ward." Overall condition of the instruments is excellent.