RARE FIND Antique 19th C. Architectural / Engineering Drafting Set DIAMOND Brand
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:19721004 | Maker: DIAMOND |
PLEASE LOOK AT THE PICTURES FOR WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AND ITS CONDITION!
A RARE FIND! A quality made antique professional drafting set for Engineering or Architectural drawings with the name 'DIAMOND' on the inside of the box; in AMAZING CONDITION! The materials used to make the instruments are brass and polished steel. All the knobs, screws, points appear present; there is a small 'vial' with pencil leads for the compasses. The pens are... embossed, "D.IA", the pen handles and the 'pointer' handle are presumed bone.
The set includes large proportional dividers, two end supports for a beam compass, small and large compasses and dividers + MORE!There are 2 'tools' in the set for adjusting / disassembly and for sharpening the compass leads. The wooden box is covered with a black material; there are some scratches, scrapes, discoloration and loss to the material (at the corners). There is a small metal plate applied to the top center of the box lid. There is a thin rod with a small brass knob that is pulled away from the box to open the hinged lid.
A GREAT SET FOR THE 'SERIOUS' COLLECTOR OR FOR THE DESIGNER WHO STILL ENJOYS THE ARTISTRY OF PUTTING LEAD AND INK TO PAPER!
Please look closely at the pictures for condition! The first picture shows all the items you will receive; the others are close-ups.These items have some scratches and small dings.
I am selling this item "AS IS / AS FOUND"; with no implied warranty or guarantee and NO return.
Please ask any questions before you bid. Thank You for looking and May God Bless.Please take a look at my other auction treasures.
Policies
General
The items that we sell are not new, most are from estates. We strive to give the most accurate description of signs of use and/or damage that we can, but please keep in mind that the majority of the items that we sell have been used to some extent. All sales are final unlessthe item is grossly misrepresented.
Payment
We accept only PayPal for International and U.S.A. winning bidders. Payment is due within 3 days of auction's end. If payment is notreceived within 3 days, we reserve the right to offer the item to the backup bidder or list the item for resale.
Shipping
The winning bidder is responsible for payment of shipping (No handling charges). Please use our postage calculator to determine shippingcosts. For U.S.A. we ship only via USPS Priority Mail, which includes Delivery confirmation. For Internationaldestinations we ship only via Priority Mail International, if you need help in calculating the cost of shipping please email us priorto bidding. Your purchase will be carefully packaged and we have a great safety track record!
International Buyers Please Note
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.Please verify with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These chargesare normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up; do not confuse them for additionalshipping charges. We do not mark item values below actual cost or mark items as "gifts"; U.S.A. and International government regulationsprohibit such behavior.
A RARE FIND! A quality made antique professional drafting set for Engineering or Architectural drawings with the name 'DIAMOND' on the inside of the box; in AMAZING CONDITION! The materials used to make the instruments are brass and polished steel. All the knobs, screws, points appear present; there is a small 'vial' with pencil leads for the compasses. The pens are... embossed, "D.IA", the pen handles and the 'pointer' handle are presumed bone.
The set includes large proportional dividers, two end supports for a beam compass, small and large compasses and dividers + MORE!There are 2 'tools' in the set for adjusting / disassembly and for sharpening the compass leads. The wooden box is covered with a black material; there are some scratches, scrapes, discoloration and loss to the material (at the corners). There is a small metal plate applied to the top center of the box lid. There is a thin rod with a small brass knob that is pulled away from the box to open the hinged lid.
A GREAT SET FOR THE 'SERIOUS' COLLECTOR OR FOR THE DESIGNER WHO STILL ENJOYS THE ARTISTRY OF PUTTING LEAD AND INK TO PAPER!
Please look closely at the pictures for condition! The first picture shows all the items you will receive; the others are close-ups.These items have some scratches and small dings.
I am selling this item "AS IS / AS FOUND"; with no implied warranty or guarantee and NO return.
Please ask any questions before you bid. Thank You for looking and May God Bless.Please take a look at my other auction treasures.
Policies
General
The items that we sell are not new, most are from estates. We strive to give the most accurate description of signs of use and/or damage that we can, but please keep in mind that the majority of the items that we sell have been used to some extent. All sales are final unlessthe item is grossly misrepresented.
Payment
We accept only PayPal for International and U.S.A. winning bidders. Payment is due within 3 days of auction's end. If payment is notreceived within 3 days, we reserve the right to offer the item to the backup bidder or list the item for resale.
Shipping
The winning bidder is responsible for payment of shipping (No handling charges). Please use our postage calculator to determine shippingcosts. For U.S.A. we ship only via USPS Priority Mail, which includes Delivery confirmation. For Internationaldestinations we ship only via Priority Mail International, if you need help in calculating the cost of shipping please email us priorto bidding. Your purchase will be carefully packaged and we have a great safety track record!
International Buyers Please Note
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.Please verify with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These chargesare normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up; do not confuse them for additionalshipping charges. We do not mark item values below actual cost or mark items as "gifts"; U.S.A. and International government regulationsprohibit such behavior.
