Extremely rare Mine compendium, Germany or Austria, early 17th century.
This compendium consists of a hinged wooden box revealing a set of 4 engraved antler instruments. The inside of the box is covered with polychrome vat paper. Two hinges and a brass hook open and close the box.
In order of arrangement in the box:
- A folding square, made of wood and antler, with two graduated arms joined by a brass hinge.
- A small movable antler ruler ending in a scalloped head engraved with two stylized heads.
- A compass consisting of a main wooden case covered with antler engraved with acanthus leaves in black and two scales in red.
- The protractor-shaped level, or measuring scale, is made from 3 pieces in antler.
This set, known as a “mine compendium”, was intended to carry out topographical surveys of a mine and it was used by mining engineers.
Note: This compendium is an unusual object. Its interest is that it is complete with its main instruments and it is made in antler and very well engraved with a beautiful polychrome effect.
To our knowledge, this is the only known example of its type.
Conditions: Excellent and very fresh. Exceptional engravings.
Provenance : European collection.
Dimensions :
- Box: length of 15 cm x width of 13 cm x thickness of 3,3 cm.
- Protractor level: 14,8 cm x 9 cm.
- Compass: 12 cm x 7,9 cm x 2 cm.
- Small graduated ruler: 13,7 cm x 4,1 cm x 0,5 cm.
- Folding square with arc: 11,9 cm x 7,6 cm x 0,9 cm. (closed)
Germany or Austria made in the early of the 17th century.
Reference : D / P2
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Museum piece.
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