Surveying Instrument Collection
Maker |
Keuffel & Esser Co, Morristown, NJ, USA |
Model |
LEROY II Lettering Set |
Serial Number |
nil |
Dimensions |
410 x 170 x 60 mm |
Image |
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Description |
The LEROY II lettering set was used to write in Indian ink on technical plans (upright and askew to 22°). The box at hand contains: - scriber marked US 3276126 DES 206901 - standard pens 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 - reservoir pen 1 - lower parts of standard pens (3 off) - (US) template 0.240 in 61-0300-240CL (for Pen 3, 305x22 mm) - (US) template 0.100 in 61-0300-100CL (for Pen 00, 240x22 mm) - (US) template 0.140 in 61-0300-140CL (for Pen 1, 240x22 mm) - One container of black water proof lettering ink (order no 580005) The scriber features a squeeze lever (to lock the pen), a tail pin (that goes into the groove on the template) and an adjusting screw to adjust the height clearance of the pen. |
History & comments |
Owned and used by the survey draft persons of the School in the 1970s and 1980s. |
Conservation |
in original box (125 x 56 x 70 mm). |
Condition |
good. Foam padding of box is desintegrating. |
Remarks |
Includes instructions for lettering (1966/1973) and K&E warranty. See K&E Catalog 5 for Leroy Lettering Equipment 1962-1979+. Lower figure taken from K&E Catalog 5. |
Dates |
Catalogued by JMR in July 2010. Photo by JMR. |