Buff & Buff Manufacturing Co., Jamaica Plains, Boston surveyor's transit tool in oak case, No. 28542, measuring stick and tripod stand included, case with leather strap and all original labels, tool rests on slide out shelf, one original pendulum in fitted door-mounted shelf and later Bausch & Lomb eye piece, all pieces with wear consistent with age and use, unknown working condition case size: 16 1/2" h. x 9 1/4" w. x 11 1/4" d.
EIGHT SMALL FLOWER BASKETS, NC 1940-50s, lead glazed earthenware various glazes, one signed "NCG 84", a transitional buff glazed basket, early 1900s, with sticker "Griffin Collection Lot 127".
BRASS SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT WITH CASE AND TRIPOD, Buff & Buff Mfg. Co., Boston, #18354, early 20th century, 11.5" scope with fine adjustment knobs, bubble level, silvered horizontal compass, vertical scale with silvered vernier, on four adjustable legs. Lot includes original Buff & Buff case with matching serial number; oak & brass tripod.
Surveyor's Transit by Buff & Buff, Boston, the lacquered brass instrument with 5 in. dia. silvered dial marked with maker's name and No. 7169, horizontal and silvered vertical rings with verniers, 12 in. brass sighting scope, spirit levels, tripod mount, and carrying case with printed maker's label, ht. 14 3/4 in.
Property of various owners
the potted buquet motif cluster, with buff-top calibré-cut rubies and sapphires, accented with cabochon and square-cut emeralds; set throughout with transitional and baguette-cut diamonds, further accented by black onyx; hinged arm reveals watch with cultured pearl crown; estimated total diamond weight: 2.60 carats.
QUR’AN SECTION IN ‘EASTERN’ KUFIC SCRIPT
PERSIA, 11TH-12TH CENTURY 44 folios, comprising Sura II, al-Baqara, vv. 178-181, vv. 213-220, vv. 222-226, vv. 231-240, vv. 245-247, vv. 253-254, vv. 256-279, vv. 282-286; Sura III, Al ‘Imran, vv. 5-15, vv. 19-33, vv. 44-49, vv. 52-55, vv. 61-79, vv. 82-91, vv. 97-100, vv. 125-130, vv. 135-145, vv.173-178, vv. 183-189;Arabic manuscript on buff paper, with 7ll of black Eastern Kufic script with red diacritics, interlinear translations in Persian script, verses separated by gold and red dotted florets, further text divisions marked by gold and polychrome marginal medallions and further drop-shaped oblong cartouches(44)30.8 x 22 cmProvenance: Private collection of a notable Ottoman family in London.The collection is from a notable Ottoman land-owning family, that married over generations into the Sultans’ court. Some were judges, civil servants and vizirs in the Damascus vilayet, as well as members of parliament to the Sublime Porte.Note: The style of script of this Qur’an section epitomises the transitional period from the early kufic style into the more angular and more accentuated regional styles called ‘eastern’ and ‘western’. The crossed and perfectly symmetrical lam-alif is a characteristic of the eastern kufic. Another interesting feature of this Qur’an is the structure of the thick, buff paper, whose chain lines and laid lines are clearly visible. A single folio from the same Qur’an (Sura II, al-Baqara, v.146-150) previously in the collection of Adrienne Minassian, New York, 1955, was sold Sotheby’s, London, Stuart Cary Welch Collection Part II, 6 April 2011, lot 13.
Buff and Berger Navy Transit w/Compass
Serial # 1. F.E Brandis, Sons & Co.. US Navy transit.
TWO EARLY 20TH CENTURY SURVEYOR'S TRANSITS Each instrument of brass and housed in a lidded dovetailed wooden box, the first marked "Pauth & Co. Washn D.C / No. 349" (scope 20 3/8 in. with eyepiece) (finish wear; old, toned surfaces); the second by Buff & Buff of Boston, the box lid with brass maker's plate (scope 15 in. with eyepiece) (spotting to optics, wear and chips to paint).
Buff & Buff mining transit, with Seagmuller solar attachment, silvered face marked "Buff & Buff Mfg. Co. Boston", serial number 15458, patented July 1916, wooden platform marked "Buff No. 15458", 8-3/8 in. telescope, 6-1/2 in. auxiliary scope, height 13-1/4 in. with sun shield and key wrench, with Gurley expanded-leg tripod. Good condition, lacking case. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
BUFF & BUFF MANUFACTURING CO., JAMAICA PLAINS, BOSTON SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT TOOL IN OAK CASE, NO. 28542, MEASURING STICK AND TRIPOD STA..Buff & Buff Manufacturing Co., Jamaica Plains, Boston surveyor's transit tool in oak case, No. 28542, measuring stick and tripod stand included, case with leather strap and all original labels, tool rests on slide out shelf, one original pendulum in fitted door-mounted shelf and later Bausch & Lomb eye piece, all pieces with wear consistent with age and use, unknown working condition case size: 16 1/2" h. x 9 1/4" w. x 11 1/4" d.
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.
SIX PRECISION SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, including: Buff and Buff surveyors transit; Taylor Instruments wind up recording barometer; Brass pocket sextant (No. 5028); German leather cased brass barometer; T.G. Co Mk III surveyors compass dated 1940, London; and E.R. Watts & Son Surveying Aneroid Compensated barometeraltimeter No. 1797.
SIX PRECISION SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTSSIX PRECISION SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, including: Buff and Buff surveyors transit; Taylor Instruments wind up recording barometer; Brass pocket sextant (No. 5028); German leather cased brass barometer; T.G. Co Mk III surveyors compass dated 1940, London; and E.R. Watts & Son Surveying Aneroid Compensated barometeraltimeter No. 1797.
TRANSIT BY BUFF & BUFF MANUFACTURING CO., BOSTON,1871-1898. Comes with original fitted case and instructions, and tripod. Instrument is approx. 9" high, 5 1/2" wide. Telescope is 7 1/2" long. Tripod is adjustable from 35" – 60" tall. In worn, worked condition. All elements functioning well. One tube which holds a spring is part of the leveling adjustment has come apart and needs to be soldered together. The transit has an erect 11" telescope, a 4 1/8" compass needle, and a 2 1/2" diameter half vertical vernier circle.
Two Surveyor's Transits, a Buff & Buff, no. 22772, brass and green-painted instrument with an 11-in. telescope, rack focusing, vertical half-circle, compass with silvered outer ring, dual verniers and bubble levels, and a fitted wooden box with labels; and an unmarked brass instrument with an 8-in. telescope, silvered vertical circle with dual verniers and magnifiers, enclosed chamfered scale on horizontal circle with dual verniers and magnifiers, and a wood box; both with adjustable screw feet. Estimate $250-450 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.
CASED TRANSIT WITH ORIGINAL TRIPODBy Buff and Buff Manufacturing Jamaica Plain Station Boston. Ebonized and brass finish. Box #2706. Case height 12. Case width 7''. Case depth 9''. Together with a cased surveyor's compass by Keuffel & Esser Co. New York diameter 3 7/8''.''
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
Buff and Berger Transit
Serial #6. C. 1909, F.E. Brandis, Sons & Co.
BUFF & BUFF SURVEYORS TRANSIT IN CASE: Serial number 28367, Buff & Buff Mfg Boston, black paint and brass. Comes in original box with paper instructions on inside and repair label from 1961 Sullivan & McKeegan Co. Case has Buff Industries metal tag, New York. Transit rotates and adjusts fine, original level. Case shows signs of many years of use, original leather strap. Case measures 16 1/2'' high x 9 1/4'' wide x 11 1/4'' deep.
Buff and Berger Transit
Serial # 3. F.E Brandis, Sons & Co.
Buff & Buff Transit w/ Rods and Tripod, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, serial #30064, early 20th c.,, housed in wooden case w/ matching serial number, double A-frame construction, bubble level, wooden tripod painted yellow, ...
Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
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
Buff and Buff Engineer's Transit, Boston, no. 15792, with a 12-in. scope, bubble level, and vertical circle, all resting on "A"-frame support, silvered compass dial marked in part Buff & Buff Mfg. Co. 15792, enclosed hoirzontal circle, and four adjustable feet, ht. 14 in. Estimate $200-400 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.
PR OF TRANSITIONAL CHIPPENDALE HEPPLEWHITE SIDE CHAIRS Solid Mahogany Period Chairs, probably English, with reticulated ribbon back splat, shaped rail, beaded edging throughout, square legs with relieved H-stretcher, drop-in buff upholstered seat, 18" seat, 38 1/2" back. Chip to top edge back of one, one small spot to upholstery.
Buff & Buff transit, compass marked "Buff & Buff Mfg. Co. 18144 Boston", three fluid levels, wooden base marked "Buff & Buff" serial number 18145, 12 in. telescope, 4-1/4 in. needle, height 12-3/4 in. dovetailed mahogany case with original paper labels and brass plate, 17-1/2 x 9 x 11 in., 6 in. brass plumb bob, key-style wrench, sun shield. Transit and case in good condition, scattered corrosion on telescope, minor chips and losses to case. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
Two Buff and Berger Transits
L: US Navy, Serial #5, C. 1909, F.E. Brandis, Sons & Co. R: US Navy, Serial #4.
Buff & Buff double vernier transit, 12 in. scope above silvered dial marked "Buff & Buff Mfg. Co. Boston No. 1502", height 12-1/2 in., original mahogany case, 15 x 10 x 11-1/2 in., with original labels, sun shield, expanded-leg tripod, patent July 11, 1916. Brass with normal wear and patination, vertical vernier surface worn, case with normal wear. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina