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Discover a brilliant piece of analog engineering perfect for hikers, architects, surveyors, and vintage tool enthusiasts. This Brookstone No. 2962 Map Meter, also known as an opisometer, was manufactured in Germany in the 1970s–1980s and designed to physically trace and measure precise distances on maps, blueprints, and nautical charts.
Double-Sided Precision: Features an "INCHES FEET" dial measuring up to 36 inches on one side, and an "INCH TO 1 FOOT" architectural dial tracking up to 264 inches on the reverse.
Quality Craftsmanship: Built with a textured metal stem and a smooth-rolling tracer wheel that effortlessly tracks along printed lines or winding topographic routes.
Estimated Dimensions: Measures approximately 3.75 inches to 4 inches in total length, with a dial face diameter of roughly 1.5 inches to 1.75 inches—perfectly pocket-sized.
Original Documentation: Includes the original Brookstone instruction sheet detailing exact operational directions, distance conversion examples, and historical company contact information.
Collector's Value: Similar German-made vintage map meters from this era currently hold a secondary market value of $10 to $40, making this a highly accessible piece of functional history for your collection.
A unique, fully functional instrument ready for its next adventure.
