Type Wing Divider / Drafting Compass
Era Late 19th Century (Circa 1870-1890)
Length Approximately 8 inches (estimated from hand scale)
Material Hand-Forged Wrought Iron / Steel
Mechanism Thumb-screw Lock with Arched Wing
Country of Origin United States

Check the listing for details. Antq 19thC 8" Blacksmith Forged Iron Wing Divider Compass - Drafting Tool. Condition: Used, Made in United States. Listed at 29.00 USD. In the 1800s, this wasn't a "collectible"; it was a livelihood. Construction: Heavy-gauge forged iron with a pinned hinge. Adjustability: Features a classic "wing" arc for locking the distance between points.

$20.30
$29.00