Signedon top of case: A. W. FABER
on base of case: (handwritten on the left: Arthur D. Wyatt) / (handwritten on the right: Arthur D. Wyatt)
Inscribedon top of case: (on the left: medal with Latin inscriptions) / PRIZE - MEDALS / London 1851 New York 1853 Paris 1855 / A. W. FABER / POLYGRADE LEAD PENCILS / Manufactory established 1761 / on the right: (medal with Latin inscriptions)
inside case: (on the left: 2 medals with Latin inscriptions) BB. B. F. HB. H. / tendre et tendre et moins tendre / tres noir noir mixte dur. (handwritten on the inscriptions: Arthur D. Wyatt) / BB. B. F. HB. H. / soft and very soft and less soft and black black black middling hard (handwritten on top right: 10,00) (on the right: 2 medals with Latin inscriptions)
on base of case: (handwritten on the left: Arthur D. Wyatt) / (handwritten on the right: Arthur D. Wyatt)
FunctionA compass is used to draw circles and arcs.
A divider is used to mark off equal distances or provide proportionally-scaled measurements on a drafting plan.
ProvenanceLionel Spiro, Brookline, MA; Gift to CHSI, 2014.