Lot 0196

Beam Compass by G.F. Brander, c. 1770

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Beam Compass by G.F. Brander, c. 1770
Georg Friedrich Brander (1713-1783), mechanic and instrument maker, Augsburg, Germany. Consisting of brass beam with 2 slides, steel needles, with spring and fixing screws, length 14 1/2 in., in original fruitwood case. - An identical object can be found in the foundation collection of the Deutsches Museum with the inventory no. 1469. - Literature: "G. F. Brander 1713-1783, wissenschaftliche Instrumente aus seiner Werkstatt", Munich 1983.

Stangenzirkel von G.F. Brander, um 1770
Georg Friedrich Brander (1713-1783), Mechaniker und Instrumentenbauer, Augsburg. Bestehend aus Messingstange mit 2 verschiebbaren Reitern, Nadeln aus Stahl, mit Feder und Fixierschrauben, Länge 37 cm, in Original-Obstholzkasten. - Ein identisches Objekt ist in der Gründungssammlung des Deutschen Museums mit der Inventar-Nr. 1469 zu finden. - Literatur: G.F. Brander 1713-1783, wissenschaftliche Instrumente aus seiner Werkstatt, München 1983.

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Beam Compass by G.F. Brander, c. 1770

Name: Beam Compass by G.F. Brander, c. 1770
SKU: 151530025
Price: 800 EUR
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