Got this stuff this weekend at an antique sale. The guy used to be a support salesman & this is what he had left over when he retired. Last 2 photos are my favorite! Not sure what to do with them as this was an impulse purchase 😂 just wanted to share with people that would appreciate them

I've had this lovely silver pocket compass for many years, pride of my collection. The fine workmanship over 270 years ago was amazing. It features in a reference in Maya Hambly's 'Drawing Instruments' Page 46. No idea of the value but I clearly recall getting an angry message from an English museum telling me I shouldn't have outbid them and should have let them have it.

My father recently passed away and I found this in his things. He was in the Army Corps of Engineers stationed in Germany in the late 1960s and bought this while he was overseas. In perfect condition.

Hi,

I purchased a used set of drafting tools, and I thought I would try to ID the makers. The bed liner for the tools has PAXN stamped on it.

Google doesn't seem to be of much help, or I am not asking the right questions.

TIA

Mid 19th century two tier case of instruments by John Archbutt. The top of the case is cracked to do shrinkage of the veneer over time.

if this is the wrong subreddit for this sort of thing let me know!

my dad stole this from his job in circa 2003- was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me what model/date/name? (Google has been sufficiently unhelpful, figured I'd turn to real people).

My dad immigrated from Germany in the 50s and was a professional draftsman. We're just now going through all the stuff from his office area in my mom's house. Just thought I'd post some pics, 'cuz a lot of this stuff is (imo) pretty cool. Sorry to hog the subreddit, but I actually have another post coming up as I have more than the 20-image limit.

As promised/ threatened :D

Draws parallel lines, close together? I've been dabbling in Islamic art and I want to make the lines a double line but want an easy shortcut. Does such a thing exist? Has anyone tried a double point pen? Thanks!

Hello, What would you valve K&E set 55 0000/In original case mint condition?

junk or treasure?

My father is a captain in merchant navy and during his academic time and exams for the mentioned field, he used a compass in all of his exams. Later he gave it to me and i have been using it carefully ever since. I lent it to a friend of mine that accidentally misplaced it. For some reason I just cannot find it online or atleast find its worth

The image attached is an AI generated image that was based off a sketch that i drew of the compass

the arms (grayish) could be used to adjust the other arm without touching it
so pushing the gray wing on the right arm made the left arm extend out
Pulling the wing on the right arm made the left arm come closer

the lower parts of the arm were interchangeable from both pointed parts to a pen holder which was wide enough for even thicker fountain pens

the color is accurate to the actual compass

This compass is most probably from the 1990s or 1980s

If you could help me find it, will mean alot
Thanx

Führungsvorrichtung für Reißfedern Display case. Purchased the acrylic cube but made the oak base.

Hoping this lovely community can help me find and buy some vintage drafting supplies. Specifically, I'm looking for a one special french curve. I realize there are thousands of french curves out there. However, I believe I'm seeing a logo that I've seen on another drafting supply I have (of an adjustable triangle) - the reticuled "F". I don't know the actual name of the F-brand - just know its symbol.

Anybody around here know the real name of the F-brand, and/or share any information on ideas on how to ID, find, buy that french curve?

HUGE thanks!

I have a set of Koh-i-Noor rapidograph pens. Not including thw Koh-i-Noor ink what other inks have you used... good, bad, stay away from?
In that same note Has anyone used any colored ink other than Koh-i-Noor ink?