A curious precision tool for textile professionals, this differential thread counter, "L'Instantané," allows for the instant measurement of a fabric's weave density in centimeters and quarter inches. Thanks to its optical window and a double-sided graduated scale, it offers a direct reading without calculation. It was commonly used in factories, weaving workshops, and fashion houses seeking to control the regularity and fineness of fabrics. A beautiful technical object, a testament to French industrial ingenuity at the turn of the 20th century.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900-1920 ✦ Dimensions: 13 × 4.5 cm ✦ Material: Glass ✦ Condition: Good used condition, glass cracked in one spot without structural or functional impairment
Rare textile measuring instrument – ideal for a display case of antique tools or a collection related to the art of clothing.
