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An Artist Level to Aid Drawing Objects in Relative Horizontal Plane.

Item#: SDI460

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This is a small vintage artist level made by J. Rabone & Sons, Birmingham, in its original case. This level was made to aid drawing of Objects in relative horizontal plane. Made of brass 10 cm (4 inch) long, with adjustable bubble tube and was used by artists in drawing figures or objects from life. When it was held by the outstretched hand, one can judge the relative horizontal plane of the lines in the object compared to the level. Michael Rabone founded his Birmingham firm in 1784. In 1877 John Rabone (grandson of Michael) changed the name to ‘John Rabone & Sons’.