Key Features
A vintage, original measuring device (curvimeter), used to measure the distance of a curved line on a map. To measure the distance the wheel is run over the relevant road on a flat surface. The hand can indicate inches to 1 mile, nautical miles, kilometres, and statute miles. Highbury Corner Motors were a small car dealership in Islington, who not only distributed cars, but also paper maps and instruments for travel – such as this curvimeter. This instrument is a fun little piece of the past – but it also still works perfectly, great and collectible vintage tool.
The piece features a double-sided measuring display and ‘Highbury Corner Motors’ inscription.
Servicing and Guarantee
This timepiece has been serviced with full disassembly. Make sure to follow the usage and care guidelines.
Overview
Case
- Original circular case with foot and wheel for rolling on map surface.
- Solid nickel.
- Acrylic glass.
Dimensions:
- Width w/o ring 49 mm.
- Full height 76.4 mm.
- Thickness 11 mm.
Dial and Hands
- Original cream-tone dial.
- Arabic numerals.
- Measurements shown in inches to 1 mile, nautical miles, kilometres, and statute miles.
- Single blued steel hand, one on each side.
Servicing and Guarantee
- Fully serviced.
- Mechanics in full working order.
- Care and Usage Guidelines.
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