A SCISSOR-TYPE COMBINATION PARALLEL RULE AND PROTRACTOR BY JAMES SEARCH, LONDON, CIRCA 1780
signed J. Search London on the lower edge, the obverse engraved as a protractor, the reverse with four linear scales, the lower with two diagonal scales, oak leaf decoration -- 6in. (15.2cm.) wide

James Search worked between 1771-1881 and specialised in drawing instruments, circumferentors and telescopes.

Provenance: Sotheby's Sheid Collection, 5th October 1979.

Condition Report
Good condition for age - strong engraving, no loose parts, one small nick in edge top right (see image).

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