Helix Oxford Metal Compass & Pencil, Black

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Inspiration for the Oxford Set of Mathematical Instruments: The Chapel and Old Library at Balliol College, Oxford The box shows a picture of the Chapel and Old Library at Balliol College, Oxford. In 1951 you could have one for 7 shillings and 6 pence (37½p). By 1964 the Oxford set's box also included a pencil sharpener, a chemistry stencil and a school timetable. It was also cheaper. You only needed to part with Whether it’s the pen you need for adding highlights or a sharpener that you can’t be without, I love our loyalty to the tools that help us create!

Helix Locking Compass (Assorted Colours), Red / Black

Helix produced a range of different sets in the 1950s. With geometry a major part of maths in the 1950s it was an essential piece of equipment. The company was keenplastic cases. Some sets had advanced engineering-style drawing instuments for the serious student. Frank Shaw founded the Universal Woodworking Company in 1887. The company made wooden rulers. In 1895 Frank Shaw patented a compass very similar to that used in

5 Essential Bits of Drawing Kit I use Every Day - Johanna 5 Essential Bits of Drawing Kit I use Every Day - Johanna

Helix was registered as a trademark for drawing compasses in 1920. It was extended to include rulers, dividers, protractors, set squares and anything else Helix is the most well-known name in mathematical instruments and geometry sets for children. Their famous 'Oxford Set of Mathematical Instruments' is still Most children today are familiar with a geometry set in a tin. The sets contain a ruler, a protractor, set squares, a pair compasses, pencils, a pencil sharpener and an eraser.More advanced sets might have dividers as well as compasses, chemistry stencils, an ink dip pen, Biros, propelling pencils and a wider range of pencils. I think this is the perfect eraser. It cleanly lifts off graphite, is non smudgy and is firm enough that you can use a scalpel to carve it into a point to erase tiny details. I’m not a fan of coloured or putty erasers. I find they make a big old mess. Sometimes simple is best.