Mahogany box of 18 drawing instruments
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Object numberDM162/5/1
TitleMahogany box of 18 drawing instruments
DescriptionMahogany box of 18 drawing instruments made of electrum, steel, and ivory. Many are inscribed 'I. K. Brunel or 'IKB'. Possibly made by Elliot, London.
The lower tray contains: 3 rules, 1 sharpener, and the upper tray: 14 items. The 18 items are accessioned separately.
Production date 1836 - 1858
Production period19th century
Object namedrawing instrument
Object categorytool
Techniquemanufactured
Dimensions
- box height: 50 mm
box width: 200 mm
box depth: 170 mm
Credit lineBy Courtesy of the Brunel Institute – a collaboration of the ss Great Britain Trust and the University of Bristol