Pantograph Antique Brass Hall Harding Drawing Instrument Rare England Wood Case

Description: Antique Brass Pantograph Hall Harding Ltd of London Vintage Drawing Instrument Technical Office Cartography Surveying Pentagraph Draughtsman Maps BlueprintsVery Good Preowned Condition. General material wear but nothing that detracts from its appearance. Brass Pantograph is in excellent condition. Housed in a fitted wooden box (mahogany?) with swing catches to lock the box. Outer case has some storage & shelf wear, white paint specks on top and a few scratches around the locking catches (see photos). Map not included, ask if interested.This is a rare large vintage pantograph inscribed with Hall Harding Ltd. An English, brass scientific mapping instrument, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950, and stored in the original carriage box. Ideal for cartographers or as a unique display piece for those with a scientific interest. Would look great mounted on a wall!Fascinating scale and mechanical interestDisplays a desirable aged patinaBright brass finish with appealing golden tonesExtends to a maximum depth of 155.5cm (61.25")Pleasingly knurled adjustment knobsRolling on a trio of smooth castorsHeavy brass triangular base with 3 pins and backed with green felt Presented within a spacious carriage box with lock and original keyI cannot guarantee that this item is complete as I have not used it for technical drawings. A thorough selection of photos provide you with an accurate visual description of the item's condition and shows you exactly what you are buying. Please examine them carefully.The original use of the pantograph was for copying and scaling line drawings, so that the movement of one pen, in tracing an image, produces identical movements in a second pen. If a line drawing is traced by the first point, an identical, enlarged, or miniaturised copy will be drawn by a pen fixed to the other.New to buying vintage? It's good to note that all vintage items are either pre-owned or have been stored for a long time, so please allow for some signs of gentle wear or age. We don't offer items with substantial damage, but it's very rare to find a vintage item in 100% 'like new' condition, even if the tags are still attached! Wear is what gives vintage items character and uniqueness.Measurements:Box Width: 100cm (40'')Box Depth: 21cm (8.25'')Box Height: 16cm (6.25'')Instrument Width: 182cm (71.5'')Instrument Depth: 96cm (37.75'')Instrument Height: 13cm (5'') Carefully stored in a pet-free and smoke-free environment. Please check the item description, photos and any measurements provided before purchasing. Returns are not accepted. If you have any other questions, please ask.Postage U.K. mainland only. Other areas of the U.K. may incur an additional charge, including remote areas of Scotland and N Ireland. Overseas buyers please make contact before buying. I will only sell overseas through ebay GSP.Thank you for looking and please check out my other items! When purchasing second hand items, your carbon footprint is reduced by up to 70%

Price: 310 GBP

Location: Blyth

End Time: 2024-09-26T18:42:29.000Z

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