Lovely Set of 3 Antique Drafting Triangles silver pheasant Dimensions:

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structurally very sturdy

easy to open and holds tightly closed

and the name of its proud maker John Jenkins in capital letters across the back with the year framed in scrolls

hinges in good shape and snaps tightly closed

Lovely Set of 3 Antique Drafting Triangles silver pheasant Dimensions:I can't resist these when I come across them; they just make me want to sit down and make geometric drawings. I found these three together and have to think they have been together for a long time, together making an excellent set. The dark one was once marked as a ruler on the hypotenuse; now mostly faded, but a few inches remain visible. The scalene triangle is marked with a Sphynx logo, which I have not been able to place. I'd guess all three date