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Offline Branson

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Schollhorn calipers
« on: April 08, 2015, 07:39:08 AM »
I've had a pair of Schollhorn dividers for many years -- always thought the tightening system was interesting, and the tool particularly sculptural.  A couple of years ago I discovered they were also a) expensive, and b) they were hand fitted (hence the assembly numbers stamped on them).   Then a pair of dividers showed up on eBay.  I just had to have it. 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/EARLY-POST-CIVIL-WAR-PFLEGHAR-amp-SCHOLLHORN-9-5-034-DOVETAIL-LOCK-OUTSIDE-CALIPERS-/261830086669?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=SaYAhAIzK8xuTSX18vSmMi0%252Bme4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
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Offline Bill Houghton

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Re: Schollhorn calipers
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2015, 10:22:39 AM »
Good price for such lovely calipers.
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Offline Branson

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Re: Schollhorn calipers
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2015, 02:05:08 PM »
Talk about speedy delivery!  The callipers arrived by 10:00 this morning, packed to be nearly indestructible.  They're every bit as good as the photo and maybe even a bit better.  10 inches over all length.
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Offline Plyerman

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Re: Schollhorn calipers
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2015, 05:52:50 PM »
Beautiful, both the design and the condition they are in. I definitely would have jumped at them.
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Offline Yadda

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Re: Schollhorn calipers
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2015, 07:46:17 PM »
Beautiful design.
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Re: Schollhorn calipers
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2015, 09:29:35 PM »
Yes it is!
 



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Offline anglesmith

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Re: Schollhorn calipers
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2015, 01:27:33 AM »
Very nice Branson, good example of early white smithing. Where were they made?
Graeme
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Re: Schollhorn calipers
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2015, 10:01:55 AM »
Quote from: anglesmith on April 09, 2015, 01:27:33 AM
Very nice Branson, good example of early white smithing. Where were they made?
Graeme

The callipers aren't marked with a location, but my dividers say New Haven Connecticut. 
Patent date is January, 1866.
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