Good example of an early 20th Century technical drawing set contained within its original fitted wooden box. The box is superb quality with a brass inlaid escutcheon and a fitted velvet lined interior. The lid lining has the maker's name in gilt lettering "A.G.Thornton Ltd. Manufacturers. Manchester".
The box has two layers and the top tray contains 8 individual brass and steel instruments and accessories fitted inside the case. The top layer lifts out to reveal more storage space below and three small compasses. The padded lining in the lid also lifts up to reveal another section behind which houses two rulers.
It is an excellent quality set and many of the instruments including the rulers carry the military 'arrow' or 'crows foot' which indicates it was a military issue set.
The whole set is in good condition for its age. It has obviously been well looked after and all the instruments are in good condition. There is some minor wear and light tarnishing / rust on some of the metal parts but nothing detrimental. The wooden box is in good condition with just some light scuffs and surface scratches and overall it displays very well.
