A William IV shagreen etui of drawing instruments, J. Livings, London, circa 1835 The tapered case with hinged lid enclosing fitted interior containing an ivory ruler engraved with mathematical scales and a selection of brass compasses and other instruments, the inside of the lid applied with trade label J. LIVINGS, Drawing Instrument Maker, 136, Goswell Street, LONDON the exterior with brass button clasp to front, 13.5cm (5.25ins) high. John Livings is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as drawing instrument maker working from several addresses in Goswell Street, London, 1821-49 including from number 136 1832-39.
A William IV shagreen etui of drawing instruments, J. Livings, London, circa 1835 The tapered case with hinged lid enclosing fitted interior containing an ivory ruler engraved with mathematical scales and a selection of brass compasses and other instruments, the inside of the lid applied with trade label J. LIVINGS, Drawing Instrument Maker, 136, Goswell Street, LONDON the exterior with brass button clasp to front, 13.5cm (5.25ins) high. John Livings is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as drawing instrument maker working from several addresses in Goswell Street, London, 1821-49 including from number 136 1832-39.
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