dividers
Date1575-1650
Inventory NumberDW0720
ClassificationDividers
Subject
Cultural Region
Dimensions28.2 x 2.5 x 2.7 cm (11 1/8 x 1 x 1 1/16 in.)
Material
DescriptionBrass dividers with inset steel points and hexagonal ball hinge. There are circular decorations at the point near where the legs come together.
Signedinside of leg: G
inside of opposite leg: [backwards] S
below this on leg: [squiggly, snakelike lowercase i]
Curatorial RemarksXRF analysis of the metals was done by Katherine Eremin and Sara Schechner in August 2007.
FunctionThis is a large and heavy set of dividers, and of the kind used by an engineer or head mason who wants to scribe or mark of distances on metal or stone.
ProvenanceDavid Wheatland purchased from F. & G. Staack, Camden, Maine, May 26, 1962. Donated to CHSI 1985.
German
Date: circa 1550
Accessories: Screw bar and fastening nuts attachments in box. Appears to be complete.
Object number: DW0730
English
Date: 1800-1830
Accessories: original dark red leather case; silver point cover/protector
Object number: DW0458
German
Date: circa 1550
Accessories: 3/16 in. drill bit secured to one arm and one pivoted brace
Object number: DW0728
