A rare complete English Regency period mahogany cased pantograph. For copying prints, maps or drawings. They were an extremely useful invention that also allowed enlargement & reduction in the copying process, with scale for this. With original lacquer to the hinged brass frame, ivory wheels on bogeys with original silk wrapped weight, string, pencil holder & guide point & operating instructions. Engraved signature to frame main arm W&S. Jones, No. 30 Holborn, LONDON. The case in fine fiddleback mahogany with many small dovetails to the edges. W&S. Jones were one of the foremost makers of these instruments. 9cm H x 74cm. W X 14cm D.
U.K origin c1810
Price inc GST $2,200
