Rare FISHER'S Patent Bevel - Disston & Morss - 1868!

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Rare FISHER'S Patent Bevel - Disston & Morss - 1868!
Excellent example of a very rare and desirable patented inclinometer / bevel.  W. T. Fisher's June 23, 1868 patent.  Manufactured and marketed by Disston & Morss.  The patent described it thusly: "Combining within a single instrument several tools, namely, a bevel square, right angle square, plumb and level."  It is well made and very attractive, combining the beauty of rosewood, brass and steel.  This example is 100% complete and in perfect working order.  There is no consequential damage of any sort.  The level vial is intact and appears to be original.  There is some light "toolbox" dinging and scratching in the Rosewood stock and there is an area of pitting about the size of a pencil eraser head on the blade in the front area just above the protractor.  The blade remains dead straight but the markings are weak.  It has been lightly cleaned to high collector standards.  The brass has NOT been polished.  The Brass, Steel and Rosewood have all acquired that rich dark patina that one would expect of a tool from the American Civil War era!!  Among the rarest and easily the most handsome bevel gauge out there, these fascinating Fisher's Bevels seldom come on the market.  Especially not in this condition!  Miss out on this one and you may be waiting months or even years for another opportunity to add one to your collection.  Buy It NOW!!
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