French Silver Drawing Set
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A Fine French Silver Drawing Set, Once Belonging to Louis Alexandre De Bourbon, Count of Toulouze and Admiral of France.
French ca. 1710. A fine silver drawing set with the military arms of Louis Alexandre De Bourbon (1678-1737). The coat of arms is surmounted by a coronet with engraving designating a prince of France of royal blood. On the sides of the arms : "Eagles of the Empire." Possibly a product of the Nicolas Bion workshop, although the instruments are unsigned and without hallmarks. All of the drawing instruments are of silver, which include a protractor, a folding rule with a swing out plumb line attachment, two sets of dividers, one converting into a drawing compass, an ink pen with a turned ivory handle, and a line thickness adjustment knob, a graphite tube with original graphite, a sharpening knife for the graphite which also incorporates a file as well as a compass joint tightening tool, a small silver box, and an original marking pencil for use with the graphite. All contained within a hinged mahogany case with a removable partition and a front, spring opening clasp. The case features hand carved mortise recesses for the instruments.
Condition:
The set is in fine condition throughout, without any missing items. The military insignia suggests that it may have been made for use in the war of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714).
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