{"product_id":"antique-victorian-technical-drawing-set-alexr-mathieson-son-edinburgh-mahogany-cased-drafting-instruments","title":"Alexr Mathieson \u0026 Son Edinburgh Cased Drawing Instrument Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAlexr Mathieson \u0026amp; Son Edinburgh Cased Drawing Instrument Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cased set of technical drawing instruments bearing the retailer’s name ‘Alexr Mathieson \u0026amp; Son \/ Edinburgh’. The fitted tray contains compasses\/dividers, ruling pens and bow compasses with adjustment mechanisms, presented against purple velvet-style lining and a padded blue patterned lid lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden case is mahogany and makes an attractive display for a study or collection of drawing and scientific instruments. The set is not represented as complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRetailer’s Mark \u0026amp; Date\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior lid bears gold-coloured lettering reading ‘Alexr Mathieson \u0026amp; Son \/ Edinburgh’, arranged around a central crest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA late-Victorian or Edwardian set, circa 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded retailer: Alexr Mathieson \u0026amp; Son, Edinburgh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: technical\/mathematical drawing instrument set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: wooden fitted case in mahogany, with metal fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruments: mixed metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: purple fitted tray lining and blue patterned padded lid lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase dimensions: approximately 20 × 15 × 5cm (7.9 × 5.9 × 2 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombined weight of case and contents: approximately 1.8kg, excluding packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Completeness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned display condition with surface wear from use and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instruments are recorded as clean and the interior linings as retaining their colour, with no major tears or severe fading noted. The wooden case has no chips, cracks or structural splits, with its lid nameplate and front lock escutcheon intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower storage slots at the front of the case are vacant. Their original contents have not been confirmed, probably rulers, and the set is not sold as complete. No key is included; operation of the lock has not been verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all high-resolution photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. The case and instruments pictured are the items you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne fitted wooden case bearing the Alexr Mathieson \u0026amp; Son Edinburgh retailer’s mark, with the drawing instruments shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo key or items for the vacant storage slots are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case and contents will be carefully protected with bubble wrap and double-boxed, then sent via tracked, insured postage with a signature required on delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westbourne Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54581545075035,"sku":"WBA-DAC-MATH-DRAW-001","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/4835\/4907\/files\/DraughtmansCase1.jpg?v=1793370327","url":"https:\/\/westbourneantiques.com\/products\/antique-victorian-technical-drawing-set-alexr-mathieson-son-edinburgh-mahogany-cased-drafting-instruments","provider":"Westbourne Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}