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Old rosewood and brass set square circa 1910 |
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Clearing out the shed, I came across a sad and nostalgic sight - my dear old dad's old rosewood and brass set square circa 1910. It was scarcely recognizable from the polished and fiercely cherished possession of my late father. Heavily pitted with corrosion, I took time to remove some of the rust and recalled its association with me and my father. Dad always looked after his tools and was at pains to safeguard their appearance and retain their working life. The set square was his pride and joy and woe betide me if I didn't return it immediately after use. I'll spend some time on it and try and restore it to something like its former pristine state. Dad would approve, I know, great Maidencomber that he was ....
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