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Compass Drafting Set, Vintage Precision Instrument Set, Compass Germany drafting set

By CoopScout, 4 September, 2011
Description

All instruments are stamped with Compass/Germany.  Instruments are clean and very sharp.  This set appears to have been little-used from the complete lack of wear and tear on the inlay mold holding the instruments as well as the velvet covering and outer case.  The faux leather is in excellent condition with one 'ding' on lower left corner.  Snaps are like new.  Still has the polishing rag marked ComPass Precision Instruments "Germany".

Upper right hand corner of front flap seems to read "807" which I assume was the model stamp. Somewhat faint. 

Plastic capsule holding extra leads is full and untouched as is the capsule of extra point tips, screws and thumbscrews.  Two mechanical pencils (assume silver plated or painted)show some peeling.  Small rust spots appear on the three compass "rings" (see photo).

I do not know the age of this kit, I'm assuming 40's or later. All in all, VERY CLEAN!

Category
Militaria
Medium
Steel
Distinguishing marks
Compass (logo) Germany, Stamped: "US Government Property", Model Stamp 807
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
Case 5 1/4" x 10 1/4"
Weight
3 lbs
History
Owned by a WWII Merchant Marine whose widow gave it to me
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
Yes
Photos
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