Saddlers Compass / Divider:
Use:
A saddlers compass / divider is used in layout work for marking parallel lines. They typically have slightly blunted and smoothed ends to not cut the leather.
Toolmaker: C.S. Osborne & Co.
- A clearly marked "C.S. OSBORNE & CO.", "EST 1826" saddlers compass.
- A late 1880's vintage C.S. Osborne catalogue lists this tool as a, No. 26. Saddler's Steel Compasses, Polished, 6 inches.
