📐 Measuring, Drafting & Machinist Tools (Vintage)

1. Vintage Metal Instrument Case
• Rectangular tin/steel case
• Appears to be an old drafting or instrument set case
• Worn label, likely early–mid 20th century

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2. Outside Calipers (Large)
• Rusted steel outside caliper (top right)
• Used for measuring external dimensions of objects
• Machinist or blacksmith tool

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3. Inside / Divider Calipers (Multiple)

You have several different divider-style tools, including:
Spring dividers (pointed tips, screw adjustment)
• Wing dividers
• Machinist dividers

These are used for:
• Transferring measurements
• Scribing circles/arcs
• Layout work in metal or wood

Count: approximately 5–6 divider/caliper tools, varying sizes and styles

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4. Drafting Compass (with Adjustment Screw)
• Precision compass with fine adjustment
• Used for technical drawing or layout work
• Metal construction, likely vintage

5. Drafting Pen / Ruling Pen
• Long metal drafting pen (bottom left)
• Used with ink for technical drawings
• Replaceable nib style

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6. Replacement Pen Nibs / Points
• Small loose metal nibs and tips
• Likely for:
• Ruling pen
• Compass pen attachment
• Includes at least 2–3 small loose pieces

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7. Small Machinist Gauge / Attachment Pieces
• Circular clamp-style pieces
• Likely compass attachments or extension collars
• Used to modify reach or hold pencil/pen tips

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8. Drafting Extension Rod
• Thin straight metal rod
• Used to extend compass/divider reach for large circles

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📊 Summary (Quick Inventory)
• 1 × Vintage metal drafting/instrument case
• 1 × Large outside caliper
• 5–6 × Assorted dividers / calipers (machinist & drafting)
• 1 × Precision drafting compass
• 1 × Ruling/drafting pen
• 1 × Extension rod
• Several × loose nibs / compass attachments

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💡 Likely Use & Value Context

This appears to be a mixed vintage drafting + machinist layout tool lot, probably dating 1920s–1950s, suitable for:
• Collectors
• Machinists
• Drafting/engineering décor
• Resale as individual tools or a lot