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Description: | A complete pair of copper alloy dividers of Post Medieval date c. 1600-1700 AD. They are mathematical or surveyor's dividers and have a globular knopped handle at the hinge. There is a small ridge just below the knop on the outer edge of each of the arms. The upper sections of each arm is flattened and one is recessed to accomodate the other, on the interior of one of the arms, there is a small stamped 'S' or '5' which would have been concealed when the arms are closed. As the arms extend towards their pointed terminals, they become trapezoidal in cross-section. Although this example is complete, the arms are open and one is bent outwards, almost at a right angle. Comparable to record LVPL-92D48E.The object measures 69.5 mm in length, 88.5 mm wide (between extended points), 8.9 mm thick and weighs 11.6 g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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