Edmund Draper Surveyor's Transit: Edmund Draper Surveyor's Transit, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1835, 10-in. scope with fine adjustment knob mounted to "A"-frame supports, 5 1/4-in. engraved silvered dial with seven-point star representing north, single vernier, dual spirit levels, and four-screw adjustable base with rectangular plate, housed in its original fitted walnut case. . . . Provenance: Richard Miller Collection. . Estimate $300-500 . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Green-painted Brass Transit Level by Keuffel & Esser, New York, No. 14664, 18-inch telescope supported on rectangular bracket, four-screw leveling base marked with maker's name, in box with tags from Buff & Buff Manufacturing inside top, ht. of instrument 7 1/4 in.
Edward Draper Transit: Edward Draper Transit, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 7 1/4-in. main plate calibrated in four quadrants, rotating 6-in. dia. silvered dial engraved as above, A-frame supports with a 9-in. scope and level, with fine adjustment vernier knob, housed in a later mahogany box. . Estimate $200-300 . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Phelps & Gurley Surveyor's Transit: Phelps & Gurley Surveyor's Transit, c. 1850, 6-1/2-in. engraved silvered dial marked "Phelps & Gurley/West Troy, N. Y. , " concentric circle center engraving, single spirit level, arched "A"-frame supports with vertical scale and a 9-in. scope, housed in a mahogany box with detached paper label. . . Provenance: The collection of William H. Skerritt. . Estimate $700-900 . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Young & Sons Mountain Solar Transit: Young & Sons Mountain Solar Transit, no. 8010, c. 1907, 8 1/2-in. telescope with spirit level mounted to underside, vertical arc with mounted Smith solar attachment marked "Young & Sons/Philadelphia/Pat. Sep. 16, 1902, " 4-in. compass dial marked as above with opposing verniers and plate glass shades, mounted to a four-screw adjustable base, and housed in its original mahogany carrying case with label. . Estimate $700-900 . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Wm. J. Young Surveyor's Transit: Wm. J. Young Surveyor's Transit, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 10-1/2 in. scope mounted to two "A"-frame supports, 6-in. dia. engraved horizontal dial marked "Wm. J. Young/Maker/Philadelphia, " unusual fleur-de-lis and five-point star representing north, internal vernier, blued-steel needle with locking mechanism mounted on underside, and circular level, housed in its original walnut carrying case with interior label reading in part "No. 43 North Seventh Street, " ht. 9 1/2 in. . . . Provenance: Richard Miller Collection. . Estimate $300-500 . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Dietzgen surveyors transit, brass and black (painted), 14.5"h x 11"l; together with an F. Weber Co., Philadelphia brass level, 6"h x 12"l; a brass scope, 8"l, and two transit bases (needle off).
TRANSIT - 19th C. brass surveyor's transit in original mahogany box. Glass top silvered graduated and numbered dial with floral and fleur-de-lys engraving, inscribed H.M. Pool. Side levels on shaped arms with detachable mounting brackets. Original fitted
Hugo Harttmann Surveyor's Transit: Hugo Harttmann Surveyor's Transit, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, second half 19th century, 11-in. scope with fine focusing, "A"-frame supports with single spirit level, 5 1/4-in. engraved silvered dial reading "Hugo Harttmann/Maker/Philadelphia, " opposing verniers, spirit level, and four-screw adjustable base, housed in its original fitted walnut case. . . Note: Hugo Hartmann is listed as an instrument maker at 330 Noble St. , Philadelphia, between 1853 and 1856. From 1857 to 1859 he is listed at 63 Dock St. . . . Provenance: Richard Miller Collection. . Estimate $200-400 . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Brass Transit, unmarked, c. 1900, with 8-in. telescope with silvered elevation scales and magnifiers, centrally mounted compass, 360 degree silvered dial with magnifiers, multiple spirit levels, leveling thumbscrew adjustment and tripod mount, with an associated camphor box, ht. 14 in.
Heller & Brightly "Small" Mountain Transit: Heller & Brightly "Small" Mountain Transit, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, no. 5552, late 19th early 20th century, 7-in. scope with level mounted to underside, "A"-frame supports with vertical scale and vernier, 3-in. engraved dial reading as above, opposing verniers and spirit level, four-screw adjustable base, all housed in its original walnut fitted case stamped "5552, " with interior labels. . . . Provenance: Richard Miller Collection. . Estimate $300-500 . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Andrew Meneely Surveyor's Transit No. 1536: Andrew Meneely Surveyor's Transit No. 1536, West Troy, New York, 6-in. engraved brass dial with fleur-de-lis representing north, marked "Andrew Meneely/West Troy, N. Y. /No. 1536/Warranted, " 4 1/2-in. vertical circle, 10-in. scope and level, housed in an associated box, ht. 10 3/4 in. . . . Provenance: William H. Skerritt. . Estimate $500-700 . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Group of Surveyor's Instruments, 20th century, including a Keuffel & Esser Stadia with a 9-in. telescope, bull's-eye level, and compass, all sitting on an 18-in. platform; a Ertel FB 40516 sighting device with a 5-in. rotational scope, bubble level, and silvered scale divided in four quadrants, attached to a horizontal compass, with a chamfered scale marked 0-360; a Topcon transit with a 5-in. scope, bubble and bull's-eye levels, sitting on a base with three adjustable feet; a Kern NK3 surveyor's scope; and two boxed devices with bubble level, vertical scales, and reflecting mirrors. Estimate $200-250 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Surveyor's Transit by C. L Berger and Sons, Inc., Roxbury and Boston, Massachusetts, the brass and stippled metal instrument with 5 in. dia. silvered dial marked with maker's name and No. 10556, vernier adjustments, spirit levels, leveling screws, tripod mount, and original carrying case with printed maker's label and instructions and brass plumb bob, ht. 15 in.
CASED SURVEYORS TRANSIT AND ACCESSORIES BY BUFF & BERGER, BOSTON. Serial No. “214”. Brass transit housed in its original box with original label. Complete outfit includes three wood tripods, pole and sliding rule. Also includes a box of accessories including sighting scope, a Gurley compass level and more. PROVENANCE: Danforth Estate, Cozy Harbor, Maine. CONDITION: Very good. 9-99127
Gurley transit, silvered surface with Gurley mark, serial number 221296, 1922, four-screw leveling base, 8-1/2 in. telescope, 4 in. needle, three fluid levels, height 10-1/2 in., Gurley dovetailed mahogany case, serial number 401089, 14-3/4 x 9 x 9 in. Transit and case in good condition, lacking accessories. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
Vintage Bostrom Survey Transit & Tripod w/ CaseManufactured by Bostron - Brady Surveying Instruments is model 4 serial #55 level survey instrument. Includes the Survey Transit case and tripod stand. The transit is missing the original glass top. It is in very good collectible condition from an estate.
Hartmann & Saxe Surveyor's Transit: Hartmann & Saxe Surveyor's Transit, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 11-in. scope with spirit level below, "A"-frame supports, stationary arc calibrated 50-0-50 with vernier arm, 5 1/2-in. dia. engraved silvered dial reading "Hartmann & Saxe/Maker/Philadelphia, " dual spirit levels, and vernier scale on horizontal plate, four-screw adjustable base, with original fitted box, ht. 11 in. . . . Provenance: Richard Miller Collection. . Estimate $300-400 . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
W. & L. E. Gurley No. 47 Surveyor's Solar Transit: W. & L. E. Gurley No. 47 Surveyor's Solar Transit, Troy, New York, c. 1912, 5 1/2-in. engraved silvered dial reading "W. & L. E. Gurley, Troy, N. Y. /11576, " with dual vernier windows, "A"-frame supports with vertical engraved circle, 11-in. scope, Burt's solar attachment, latitude level, and plumb bob, all housed in its original mahogany fitted box marked "11576, " instrument ht. 15 1/4 in. . . Provenance: Purchased from Robert Erwin, Decatur, Illinois, April 1993; sold September 9, 1911, to Paul Daenicke, Peoria, Illinois. . . . Provenance: William H. Skerritt. . Estimate $2, 000-3, 000 . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
ERASMUS A. KURTZ CASED BRASS SURVEYOR’S TRANSIT NEW YORK, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY TRANSIT LENGTH 12.5". CASE HEIGHT 3.25”. WIDTH 14”. DEPTH 7.25”.ERASMUS A. KURTZ CASED BRASS SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT, New York, Second Quarter of the 19th Century, Dial with maker's mark, engraved fleur-de-lis and 6" needle. Twin levels. Fitted mahogany case. Dimensions: Transit length 12.5". Case height 3.25". Width 14". Depth 7.25".
Wm. J. Young Surveyor's Transit: Wm. J. Young Surveyor's Transit, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 10-1/2 in. scope mounted to two A-frame supports, 6-in. dia. engraved horizontal dial marked "Wm. J. Young/Maker/Philadelphia, " unusual fleur-de-lis and five-point star representing north, internal vernier, blued-steel needle with locking mechanism mounted on underside, and circular level, housed in its original walnut carrying case with interior label reading in part "No. 43 North Seventh Street, " ht. 9 1/2 in. . Estimate $300-500 . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Rare Heller & Brightly "Small" Mining or Reconnaissance Transit: Rare Heller & Brightly "Small" Mining or Reconnaissance Transit, 7 1/4-in. telescope with spirit level below, sixty-degree vertical arc with dual verniers reading to single minutes, 3 1/2-in. black compass dial marked "Heller & Brightly/Maker Philada, " opposing verniers, one with a plate glass cover, dual spirit levels, mounted to a four-screw adjustable base, housed in its original fitted carrying case. . Estimate $500-700 . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
ERASMUS A. KURTZ CASED BRASS SURVEYOR’S TRANSIT NEW YORK, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY TRANSIT LENGTH 12.5". CASE HEIGHT 3.25”. WIDTH 14”. DEPTH 7.25”.ERASMUS A. KURTZ CASED BRASS SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT, New York, Second Quarter of the 19th Century, Dial with maker's mark, engraved fleur-de-lis and 6" needle. Twin levels. Fitted mahogany case. Dimensions: Transit length 12.5". Case height 3.25". Width 14". Depth 7.25".
Surveyors level by Stanley; together with a transit, probably German.
Level: 6.25"h x 12.5"l
Transit: 11"h
Condition: No boxes, wear consistent with age.
- Brass surveyor’s transit by Heller and Brightly, Philadelphia, 14”h.x8”w., a measure signed “Maine Wyteface. Keuffel & Esser Co.” and a mahogany box labeled “Berger Transits and Levels, Boston, USA”, 17”h.x13”w. - |
C.L. Berger & Sons Brass Transit, Boston, Massachusetts, serial #20800, early 20th c. w/ patent date of "Nov. 3 '14", twin A-frames, mounted on dark wooden tripod, w/ bubble levels, transit 14" h; w/ tripod, 73" h ...
Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00
W. & L. E. Gurley Vernier Transit Compass with Curvilinear Standards: W. & L. E. Gurley Vernier Transit Compass with Curvilinear Standards, c. 1860s, 6 1/2-in. engraved silvered dial marked with maker's name and town and fleur-de-lis representing north, vernier scale with fine adjustment knob, single spirit level mounted to underside, "A"-frame supports with 10 1/2-in. scope, housed in its original mahogany case with interior label, one reading "R. G. Kimball/Nov. 24. " . . Provenance: The collection of William H. Skerritt. . Estimate $500-700 . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
KEUFFEL & ESSER & CO. ENGINEERS LEVEL & TRIPOD: Lacquered brass transit level by Keuffle & Esser in the original case retailed by The H. & W. B. Drew Co., Jacksonville, Fl. Serial number 43995. Level measures 8 1/4'' h. x 57 3/4'', case 10'' x 19 3/4'' x 7 1/2''. Sold with tripod, 57 3/4'' long.CONDITION: Wear to lacquer on level.
BRANDIS & SONS SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT IN ORIGINAL BOX: Engineer's transit surveyor in original wood carry case with leather strap. Having functional telescope, leveling vials, and a compass marked Eugene Dietzgen Co. Crafted of brass and iron swivel-mounted on wood base. Carry case is Approx. 16'' h x 12'' w x 8.5'' d.
CONDITION: Wear consistent with age, esp. to leather strap.
VINTAGE KEUFFEL & ESSER SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT No. 5060FS, serial number 68161 indicating 1937 manufacture date, the frame of painted brass and iron, three spirit levels over steel directional dial; includes wooden case with leather handle, celluloid serial number plate and pot metal storage platform; plus a wooden tripod with a brass collar that secures the transit to the tripod.
Young & Sons Solar Transit Kit: Young & Sons Solar Transit Kit, no. 8545, 10-in. scope with spirit level below, aluminum vertical circle housing the brass circle with engraved silvered scale, solar attachment mounted to the calibrated arc that reads 0-80 with fine adjustment vernier, 3 1/2-in. engraved black horizontal compass dial with interior vernier, outer aluminum plate with opposing verniers, four-screw adjustable base, housed in its original fitted box stamped "8545, " with accessories, ht. 15 in. . . . Provenance: Richard Miller Collection. . Estimate $800-1, 200 . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Rare W. & L. E. Gurley Engineer's Transit with Theodolite Axis: Rare W. & L. E. Gurley Engineer's Transit with Theodolite Axis, Troy, New York, c. 1886-1900, engraved silvered dial marked as above, dual vernier and spirit levels, 11-in. scope rests in a cradle with wye supports so the telescope may be removed and rotated end for end, housed in its original box with interior label, ht. 13 in. . . Provenance: The collection of William H. Skerritt. . . Note: Gurley offered the theodolite axis in their manual from 1855 to 1890. According to Mr. Skerritt the Charles E. Smart collection offers the only other known example. . Estimate $1, 000-1, 500 . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Unusual Joseph Zentmayer Surveyor's Transit: Unusual Joseph Zentmayer Surveyor's Transit, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 11-in. scope with folding sighting vanes, spirit level below, vertical circle calibrated in four quadrants, 5 1/2-in. engraved compass marked with maker's name, vernier with fine adjustment knob, four-screw adjustable base, ht. 12 in. . . . Provenance: Richard Miller Collection. . Estimate $300-400 . . box lid hinges are broken . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
EUGENE DIETZGEN SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT IN CASE, 1912 Eugene Dietzgen Drafting Company (American, founded 1885), 1912. Lacquered brass surveyor's transit with monocular telescope and bubble level; in wooden case. Marked to base with serial number 3750. Approx. l. 18"; case, h. 10.25", w. 20.375", d. 6".
Surveyor's Transit Tiensch and Stancliff, Louisville Kentucky brass surveyor's transit level compass on stand, steel dial with engraved name "Tiensch & Stancliff Louisville Ky", engraved fleur-de-lis at North, and engraved foliate decoration at center with two intact leveling vials, and a vernier scale to outer circumference. 16 1/2" H x 9" dia. Circa 1859. Note: An excerpt from the March 29, 1856 Louisville Courier states, "And speaking of compasses reminds us of a visit we made yesterday to the mathematical establishment of Messrs. Tiensch & Standcliffe, on Third Street, nearly opposite the post office. There we saw a complete Instrumental outfit for a party of engineers who about starting out to survey the Branch Railroad to Memphis.....More elegant work could not be found in any city, nor any made with greater precision and more attention to the necessary scientific details." Additional note - Adolph Tiensch was born in 1820 in Germany and immigrated to America, setting up shop in Ohio first. He later moved to Louisville, Kentucky in the 1850s, and relocated to Memphis, Tennessee in 1860. He died in 1897 in Memphis. Lot also includes a surveying book belonging to E. D. Hicks titled "Gibson's Surveying: The Theory and Practice of Surveying: contains all the instructions requisite for the skillful practice of this art" by Robert Gibson, published in New York, 1821 and tripod stand (54" L). Provenance: estate of Sarah Hunter Hicks Green, HIstoric Devon Farm, Nashville, believed to have been used by Edward Dickson Hicks II, who tried his hand at his grandfather, John Davis's 1770-1853) trade of surveying for a brief period in the mid 19th century. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT - KY TIENSCH & STANCLIFFTiensch and Stancliff, Louisville Kentucky brass surveyor's transit level compass on stand, steel dial with engraved name "Tiensch & Stancliff Louisville Ky", engraved fleur-de-lis at North, and engraved foliate decoration at center with two intact leveling vials, and a vernier scale to outer circumference. 16 1/2" H x 9" dia. Circa 1859. Note: An excerpt from the March 29, 1856 Louisville Courier states, "And speaking of compasses reminds us of a visit we made yesterday to the mathematical establishment of Messrs. Tiensch & Standcliffe, on Third Street, nearly opposite the post office. There we saw a complete Instrumental outfit for a party of engineers who about starting out to survey the Branch Railroad to Memphis.....More elegant work could not be found in any city, nor any made with greater precision and more attention to the necessary scientific details." Additional note - Adolph Tiensch was born in 1820 in Germany and immigrated to America, setting up shop in Ohio first. He later moved to Louisville, Kentucky in the 1850s, and relocated to Memphis, Tennessee in 1860. He died in 1897 in Memphis. Lot also includes a surveying book belonging to E. D. Hicks titled "Gibson's Surveying: The Theory and Practice of Surveying: contains all the instructions requisite for the skillful practice of this art" by Robert Gibson, published in New York, 1821 and tripod stand (54" L). Provenance: estate of Sarah Hunter Hicks Green, HIstoric Devon Farm, Nashville, believed to have been used by Edward Dickson Hicks II, who tried his hand at his grandfather, John Davis's 1770-1853) trade of surveying for a brief period in the mid 19th century. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Compass and levels functional. General wear and oxidation to brass. Book cover with wear and losses to leather cover, light scattered spotting and browning to some interior pages. Tripod stand with expected general wear.
Brass Theodolite by Troughton & Simms and an Unmarked Transit, the theodolite with 5 in. dia. silvered dial signed Troughton & Simms London, cardinal points in block letters, horizontal circle calibrated 0-360 and read with two verniers, calibrated vertical arch with thumbscrew adjustment and lock, spirit level and 8 in. telescope, ht. 12; together with a small transit with silvered horizontal and vertical rings with magnifiers, spirit levels, and 7 1/2 in. telescope, ht. 9 1/2 in.; together with two sheet brass bookends decorated with galleons, ht. 5 1/2 in.
Theodolite complete and in old lacquered surface, the transit, in tarnished condition.
William E. Stieren Vernier Transit: William E. Stieren Vernier Transit, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, mid-19th century, 10-in. scope with spirit level below mounted to "A"-frame supports, 5-in. dia. engraved silvered dial reading "Wm. E. Stieren/Maker/Pittsburgh, Pa. /154, " with opposing horizontal verniers and fine adjustment screw, four-screw leveling base, housed in its original dovetailed case. . . . Provenance: Richard Miller Collection. . Estimate $400-600 . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Two Surveyor's Transits, including a stippled black finish Berger Instruments optical plummet transit level with 12-inch telescope, horizontal circles with vernier read out, vertical arc with locking and tripod mount, the other with gray finish, 14-inch telescope and name plate stating David White Company, Milwaukee.
W. & L. E. Gurley Vernier Transit Compass with Curvilinear Standards: W. & L. E. Gurley Vernier Transit Compass with Curvilinear Standards, c. 1860s, 6 1/2-in. engraved silvered dial marked with maker's name and town and fleur-de-lis representing north, vernier scale with fine adjustment knob, single spirit level mounted to underside, "A"-frame supports with 10 1/2-in. scope, housed in its original mahogany case with interior label, one reading "R. G. Kimball/Nov. 24. " . . . Provenance: William H. Skerritt. . Estimate $500-700 . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Young & Sons Surveyor's Transit: Young & Sons Surveyor's Transit, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1900, 9 1/2-in. scope with level mounted to underside, "A"-frame supports with vertical silvered vernier sale, 4 1/2-in. dia. compass marked as above, and "7568" with opposing verniers and single spirit level, four-screw adjustable base. . . . Provenance: Richard Miller Collection. . Estimate $200-300 . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
William J. Young Surveyor's Transit: William J. Young Surveyor's Transit, no. 3901, 11-in. scope with rack focusing, "A"-frame supports, 6-in. dia. engraved dial marked "Wm. J. Young/Maker/3901/Philadelphia, " fleur-de-lis representing north, internal vernier, and adjustment knob below, circular spirit level, all mounted to a four-screw adjustable base, ht. 12 in. . . . Provenance: Richard Miller Collection. . Estimate $300-500 . . components of the base appear to be recently machined . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Warren-Knight Co., Philadelphia transit level, pat. Aug. 7, 1934, labeled "sterling" on compass face and numbered #8529, brass and black finish, in a mahogany case.
Box: 8.5"h x 15.75"w x 8"d
Condition: Discolored, scratches, dents, some paint loss to transit.
Kuebler & Steelhorst Surveyor's Transit: Kuebler & Steelhorst Surveyor's Transit, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, second half 19th century, 10 1/2-in. scope with ocular end cap engraved "Kuebler 7 Steelhorst Oct 67 Philade, " "A"-frame supports with single spirit level, 5 1/2-in. engraved dial reading "Kuebler & Steelhorst/Makers/Philadelphia/765, " opposing verniers, spirit level, and four-screw adjustable base. . . . Provenance: Richard Miller Collection. . Estimate $200-400 . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Gurley wye level, 17-1/2 in. telescope, black finish, Gurley mark with serial number GN0841, four-screw leveling base, dovetailed mahogany case with matching serial number, green-painted tripod, sun shade. Transit and case in good condition, strap torn The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT IN CASE Keuffel & Esser Co. American, 1876-1969), 1917. Lacquered brass surveyor's transit with monocular telescope and bubble level; in wooden case. Marked to tube with serial number 29781. Approx. l. 13" with sunshade; case, h. 5.25", w. 12". d. 4.75".
Wm. J. Young Surveyor's Transit: Wm. J. Young Surveyor's Transit, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, first half 19th century, 10-1/2 in. scope mounted to two "A"-frame supports, 5 1/2-in. dia. engraved dial marked "Wm. J. Young/Maker/3586/Philadelphia, " fleur-de-lis representing north, internal vernier, blued-steel needle with locking mechanism mounted on underside, and circular level, all on a four-screw adjustable base. . . . Provenance: Richard Miller Collection. . Estimate $300-400 . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
GURLEY BRASS SURVEYORS TRANSIT WITH ORIGINAL TRIPOD: Late 19th century production with no visible serial number, brass transit with level and silvered dial compass marked W. & L. E. Gurley, Troy, N. Y.. Transit overall measures 9 1/4'' h. x 8 3/4'' x 5 1/2''. Original carrying case with leather strap measures 11 3/4'' x 10'' x 7''. Sold with original wood and brass telescoping tripod, also marked Gurley on mounts.CONDITION: Shows signs of age, optics appear to be working fine however we are not experts in transits. Scratches to tripod legs.
L. 19TH FREDERICK ROBSON & CO. TRANSIT THEODOLITE Frederick Robson & Co. (English, Newcastle Upon Tyne, founded 1867), late 19th to early 20th century. Black painted and brass transit theodolite having a having telescope, horizontal and vertical circle, magnifiers, bubble levels, silvered dial and scales, and in original case with assorted accessories. Signed to the dial. Provenance: Acquired from Anderson & Garland Auctioneers, Fine Art, March 21, 2017, lot 393. Approx. h. 17"; the case h. 9", w. 15.5", d. 13.75".
Large group survey instrument parts: three older ball-and-socket tripod mounts, assorted leveling bases and adapters (one "Bausch & Lomb", 3.10 x 12, one "Buff 3.307 x 12"), other assorted yokes, adapters, K&E bulls-eye level on angle iron ring, clamps marked "Young & Sons", tripod caps, brass surveyor's arm, heavy cast brass, used to hold transit in mine surveying, 16 in. Ring with 1/2 in. crack, possibly repaired at neck ; detailed descriptions not available for this lot. (about 40 pieces) The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina