Rare and Complete Revolutionary Era French Mathematical and Drafting Instrument Set, Bourjaunaux, c.1798-1805 parquet box leaving abrasions

leaving abrasions

These thick wraps symbolized a reattachment bandage and were worn as protest

It is made in the 'oyster' form

it feels to me as if it's one taken from what more likely would have been a shagreen or leather etui

Rare and Complete Revolutionary Era French Mathematical and Drafting Instrument Set, Bourjaunaux, c.1798-1805 parquet box leaving abrasionsComplete Revolutionary Era French 20 pc Mathematical and Drafting Instrument SetBourjaunaux, Opticien, Quai de lHorloge, ParisCirca 17981805 A rare and complete late 18th century French mathematical and engineering instrument set, retailed by Bourjaunaux, Opticien, la Boussole, located Quai de lHorloge du Palais, No. 65, between the Pont Neuf and rue de Harlay, Paris. The original printed trade label remains intact inside the lid, firmly situating the