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Re: Any info on this set?

David Riches — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:49:36 GMT

Hi All, 1) Riefler still catalogued the A series of round pattern instruments in their 1991 catalogue. At that time the following sets were available: A5, A12,

Re: Any info on this set?

collectingken — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:57:34 GMT

Herb, Does the catalog show side screws for the needles on the compasses? Also is any mention made of what lines the cases? Does the lining vary based on the A

Re: Any info on this set?

Herbert Gold — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:55:43 GMT

For what it's worth... From a Riefler catalog dated August, 1936: "A" series sets have both types of ruling pen blades, hinged and pivoted. "B" series are

Possible Kern set?

john500566 — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:41:42 GMT

Hello Group I have posted two pictures. One is of a possible Kern set comprising 9 pieces (there's an adjustment key missing). There is no name on the

Re: Any info on this set?

collectingken — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:40:47 GMT

David, I posted two images of a moderately large Riefler set I am thinking would date from around ~1915 that has the pens I described with the top blade swing.

Instruments available

Dave — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:47:50 GMT

Gemmary has updated their website "recently acquired instruments" page with a large number of drawing instruments. Skinner auctions upcomming July Science and

Re: Any info on this set?

David Riches — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:12:02 GMT

Ken, Looking at the 1939 Wichmann catalogue, which has a few Riefler sets in it, slightly adavances a couple of your dates. Some of the compasses have side

Re: Any info on this set?

collectingken — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:48:55 GMT

Has anyone looked into pen design on riefler sets to help date them along with other variations in design? I only have one reference from a Weber catalog from

Re: Unusual Ivory handled Railroad pen

collectingken — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:08:04 GMT

I have added four images of the set this railroad pen came from to the end of my album "Ken S" any guesses as to maker of the set would be appreciated.

Re: Any info on this set?

smnf104 — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:31:57 GMT

Robert, Thank you for the quick reply. I have posted a photo of my set; it does look similar to Set_C of yours. The drop bow compasses of the two sets are the

Re: Any info on this set?

robert pilla — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:42:40 GMT

L.T. I while back I deleted my photo album in the group because it had errors and i could not correct them. I rebuilt it but did not upload all the old images.

Re: Any info on this set?

smnf104 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:25:14 GMT

Hello Robert, I have acquired a Riefler set which seems fit the Set_C in your description pretty well, however I could not find the photo you posted on this

Unusual Ivory handled Railroad pen

collectingken — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:29:10 GMT

I recently purchased a large set of instruments which included the Railroad pen pictured at the end of my image folder 'Ken S'. There are no maker's marks on

Re: Registration info & dating

John Bateman — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:02:36 GMT

Robert and David Many thanks for both inputs to the discussion, I am pleased to be in the ball park with my dating. I did assume you meant 19th century Robert.

Re: Registration info & dating

robert pilla — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:25:40 GMT

John, My apologies. I messed that up. I did mean late 19th century. Robert ... From: David Riches Subject: [Drawing Instruments] Re: