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Arcane Artifacts of Forgotten Craftsmanship
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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Across
  • 1. Ancient optical slab for examining translucent objects
  • 2. Circuit combining several signals over one channel in early telecom
  • 3. Prexerox device producing near-exact duplicates of documents
  • 4. Early reel-to-reel tape sound recorder harnessing magnetism
  • 5. Instrument tracing irregular shapes to measure area precisely
  • 11. Electric code sender pre-dating telephonic communication
  • 12. Antique writing desk hiding gears and secret compartments
  • 13. Mirror device directing solar rays, used in early astronomy
  • 14. Optical tube granting views above or around obstacles
Down
  • 6. Nautical speed-measuring device deployed by trailing lines
  • 7. Pre-flat disc device recording sound on rotating wax
  • 8. Victorian tool for draining cases in early photography
  • 9. Optical gadget for assessing eye refractive errors
  • 10. Pre-digital electronic gadget producing artificial soundscapes
  • 15. Obsolete glass tool once used to measure stomach acidity
  • 16. Celtic ancient depth measuring rod, precursor to modern gauges
  • 17. Rustic grain-cleaning sieve rendered obsolete by mechanization

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