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Large English box of curve stencils, ca. 1920s

Auction Lot 40012789
Large English box of curve stencils, ca. 1920.
Wood.
Exhibits wear and use, wear and a small clasp is missing.
Measurements: 5 x 67 x 17,5 cm.

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Estimated Value : 300 - 400 €
Live auction: 12 May 2025
Live auction: 12 May 2025 15:00
Remaining time: 37 days 21:41:41
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Next bid: 200

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DESCRIPTION

Large English box of curve stencils, ca. 1920.
Wood.
Exhibits wear and use, wear and a small clasp is missing.
Measurements: 5 x 67 x 17,5 cm.

Also called "Burmester templates" -after the German geometrician Ludwig Burmester (1840-1927)- or "pistoletes", this type of tools are used in technical drawing to label conic curves or other smooth curves. The shapes are logarithmic spiral or chlotoid segments.

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This lot can be seen at the Setdart Barcelona Gallery located at C/Aragón, 346.

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