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Antique forged steel wing divider / machinist’s compass, approximately 9.25 inches long, with a measured opening range of approximately 1/2 inch to 12 inches.
Tool is stamped “C.W.F.” near the pivot. Maker has not been conclusively identified, so it is being sold as a C.W.F.-marked antique divider rather than attributed to a specific manufacturer.
Features:
Forged steel construction
Two pointed scribing/divider legs
Curved wing adjustment
Approx. 9.25\" overall length
Approx. 1/2\"–12\" opening range
Visible C.W.F. maker/owner mark
Older dark patina with surface oxidation and normal wear
Likely used by a machinist, blacksmith, carpenter, metalworker, or patternmaker for transferring measurements and laying out circles/arcs.
Please review photos closely for condition and construction.