Victorian mahogany cased set of drawing instruments Elliott, London, mid 19th century The interior with deep blue velvet lined lid over fitted lift-out tray containing a selection of brass and steel instruments and ivory handled pens inscribed with original owner s initials J.J.F. beside ivory sector and ruler engraved with mathematical plotting and protractor scales inscribed ELLIOTT, LONDON , the lower compartment containing two boxwood scale rules and a set-square, the exterior of the box with brass nameplate engraved with initials J.J.F. to top and conforming key escutcheon to front, 36cm (14.25ins) wide. Elliott Brothers are recorded by Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as succeeding William Elliott and Sons at 56 The Strand, London in 1853. Y - The lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported
Victorian mahogany cased set of drawing instruments Elliott, London, mid 19th century The interior with deep blue velvet lined lid over fitted lift-out tray containing a selection of brass and steel instruments and ivory handled pens inscribed with original owner s initials J.J.F. beside ivory sector and ruler engraved with mathematical plotting and protractor scales inscribed ELLIOTT, LONDON , the lower compartment containing two boxwood scale rules and a set-square, the exterior of the box with brass nameplate engraved with initials J.J.F. to top and conforming key escutcheon to front, 36cm (14.25ins) wide. Elliott Brothers are recorded by Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as succeeding William Elliott and Sons at 56 The Strand, London in 1853. Y - The lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported
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