William Friedrichs Cast Steel 7 Inch Wing Compass Or Divider Collectible READ

Description

William Friedrichs Cast Steel 7 Inch Wing Compass Or Divider. Measuring 7 11/16" long and this weighs 6 1/2 oz unboxed. William Friedrichs is listed as a New York maker of calipers, but my guess is that he was importing either English or German tools, based on the style of this tool. This is in reasonably good condition and was cleaned. There is a little frosting on the upper areas of the legs and a few spots of light pitting on the lower areas. The joint is good. The locking screw looks to be original, but the hole was drilled and tapped all the way through the wing mortise and it works on both sides. The fine adjustment nut also works and both were oiled. The tips are good. This ain't perfect, tools of this age rarely are, and this will get the job done. A collectible early divider for sure!
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