A few examples of appraisal values for
DRAFTING TOOLS

• (LOT) CASED DRAFTING TOOLS, COMPASS
  (LOT) CASED DRAFTING TOOLS, COMPASS SETS, ETC.(lot) Antique to vintage drafting tools, many housed in original cases, including: (1) extensive compass set, Pracisions Reisszeug Chemnitz, (1) Keuffel & Esser Co. Leroy letting and symbols set, (1) proportional divider compass, C. Riefler, Nesselwang & Munchen, (1) compass set, Kern & Co., retailed by A.S. Aloe Co., St. Louis, Missouri, (1) compass set, Stanley, Great Turnstile, London, (1) Rabone boxwood and brass 24 inch folding ruler; largest box: approx 1.75"h, 17.5"w, 10.5"d, 11.25lbs total
• LOT OF DRAFTING TOOLSDESCRIPTION: A
  LOT OF DRAFTING TOOLSDESCRIPTION: A lot of vintage assorted drafting instruments. CIRCA: Mid 20th Century DIMENSIONS: L. 1.5" - 7" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• MONUMENTAL CLAUDE GALLE (FRENCH.
  MONUMENTAL CLAUDE GALLE (FRENCH. 1759-1846) EMPIRE BRON...DESCRIPTION: An important 19th cent. Claude Galle "L'ASTRONOMIE ÉGYPTIENNE"clock, the clock is a wonderful and exquisite example of Parisian gilt-bronze or 'ormolu' work of the early 19th century Empire period.The case with its wonderful figures and mounts is the work of the French modeller and gilder Claude Galle. The clock depicting "Astronomie" standing Urania possibly by J.F Deniere with drafting tools and globe supported by Sphinx figures, further decorated with Egyptian motifs. Marked along the dial "Galle Rue De Richelieu" Comes with key. Provenance: Purchased form Mayfair Gallery for 33,900 Euros. CIRCA: 1815 ORIGIN: France DIMENSIONS: Approx. H: 38" W: 24.5" Depth: CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• JAMES MCBEY LONDON STUDIO
  JAMES MCBEY LONDON STUDIO COLLECTION(Scottish, 1883-1959) comprising: oak adjustable artist's easel; glass inkwell; ink bottle; Chambre Claire Universelle camera lucida in fitted case; a set of German drafting tools in case; Lab Lagny pottery jar with two paintbrushes, three pencils, seven calligraphy dip pens, five fountain pens, three Chinese calligraphy brushes, 9 karat gold penknife by JC Vickery, London, monogrammed "J.C."; nine photographs of McBey's studios in London and Morocco by John Dickson, May 1999 (10 x 8 in.); attributed pencil sketch of faces, dated "1.3.1930", (16 x 17-1/2 in.); pen and ink sketch of man on tractor, pencil rendering to verso, dated "Oct 1954", (12 x 18 in.); 18 pen and ink sketches of Florence, Capri, and Naples, September 1953 (8-1/2 x 6 in.); five pen and ink drawings, attributed to McBey (sheet 15 x 10-1/4 in.); exhibition posters; photos of artist, including negative; (three etchings) "The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning", (H. 273) XVI, XIX, and XXIX, signed lower right "James McBey", etching, (6-3/8 x 12-3/8 in.); six-page transcript of an interview with James McBey and Edward F. Balloch discussing his life as a young man and artist; two 19th century lithographs by Honore Daumier for Charivari; facsimile of engraving after Jan Van Der Straet; hand colored engraving after Marcellus Laroon II; Wharton Esherick (American, 1887-1970) prospectus for book of woodblock prints; Julius Bloch (German, 1888-1966) Midsummer's Night, 10/30, signed "Julius Bloch", lithograph (9-1/8 x 13-1/2 in.); lithograph of a figure, signed indistinctly; two floral paintings, one on unstretched canvas by James McBey; wood portfolio 5 x 30-1/2 x 25-1/2 in. Provenance: Estate of the Artists James McBey and Marguerite McBey, London, England; by descent in family Note: Accompanied by a scan of the real estate listing brochure for the McBey residence at 1 Holland Park Avenue, London, showing the easel, artist's box and brushes in the artist's studio. Condition: collection with wear consistent with age and use; paper with wear to edges, scattered small tears and stains throughout, some folded, expected handling wear; easel with paint splatter, surface dirt, edge wear and bumps; wood portfolio box with wear, bumps, chips, scratches and separations throughout, drafting set lacking one tool
• 1950 STERLING SILVER GOLF TROPHY,
  1950 STERLING SILVER GOLF TROPHY, ATLANTA INTEREST American, 20th century. Sterling silver vase-form golf trophy with flared rim and weighted pedestal base. Engraved with drafting tools intersecting a golf club above "WB / Co". Inscribed "F. Graham Williams Co. / Golf Championship Cup / Atlanta
• FRENCH SILVER AND SHAGREEN ETUI
  FRENCH SILVER AND SHAGREEN ETUI FITTED WITH DRAFTING TOOLSFRENCH SILVER AND SHAGREEN ETUI FITTED WITH DRAFTING TOOLS, in a green shagreen case with silver bands, fitted with drafting tools Provenance: Christie's label
• DRAFTING TOOLS AND SLIDE RULES,
  DRAFTING TOOLS AND SLIDE RULES, KEUFFEL & ESSER. Mostly American, mid 20th century. Two maple T squares, 32.5", 36"l., compass, drafting brushes and a group of slide rules including aluminum. Four in cases including three by Keuffel & Esser. Together with an instruction booklet by Keuffel & Esser Co. Cases have wear.
• DRAFTING TOOLS & FLASK - 19th c
  DRAFTING TOOLS & FLASK - 19th c Drafting Tools including cased set of compasses and scribes PLUS a set of ebony and brass parallel rules PLUS a leather covered glass pocket flask with silver cap.
• Assorted drafting tools lute and
  Assorted drafting tools lute and wood shoe shine kit Estimate $ 50-100 No condition report supplied.
• John R. Perkins stenciling tools:
  John R. Perkins stenciling tools: one original printed advertisement, 11 x 8-1/2 in.; brass stencil, "J.R. Perkins, Corey, Mich.", three wooden drafting tools; four copper or brass French curves, two stamped with Perkins' name; four copper and brass stencil patterns; five brass letter and number patterns, (18 pieces). Brass and copper forms with bent surfaces, advertisement with toning. Private Collection, Michigan.