French Graphometer by Lasnier, c. 1740

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French Graphometer by Lasnier, c. 1740
Signed "Lasnier Paris aux 2 Globes", lacquered brass, protractor engraved with acanthus leaves and scales, 4 sighting vanes, inset compass, Ø 2 in., instrument diameter 7 4/5 in., on ball-joint socket for a Jacob's staff, in leather-covered and suede-lined wooden case (heavy wear on the outside).

Französisches Graphometer von Lasnier, um 1740
Signiert "Lasnier Paris aux 2 Globes", zaponiertes Messing, mit Akanthusblättern und Skalen gravierter Winkelmesser, 4 Diopter, eingelassener Kompaß, Ø 5 cm, Instrumentendurchmesser 20 cm, auf Kugelgelenk und Zapfenstativ für einen Jakobstab, in außen mit Leder und innen mit Wildleder bezogener Holzschatulle (starke Abnutzung außen).

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French Graphometer by Lasnier, c. 1740

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