A few examples of appraisal values for
GURLEY TRANSIT

• Gurley transit, aluminum with brass
  Gurley transit, aluminum with brass mounts, black finish, marked in block letters "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y. USA", serial number 462769, 10 in. telescope, 3-1/4 in. needle, height 14 in., dovetailed mahogany case with Gurley plate, plumb bob, with Dietzgen tripod, 60 in. Scope lacking attachment at top; case possibly older, interior in poor condition with added carpet. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Gurley transit, silvered surface with
  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
• Gurley transit, black-finished aluminum
  Gurley transit, black-finished aluminum with brass mounts, marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York", serial number 452410, 10-1/8 in. telescope, 3-1/4 in. needle, height 13-3/4 in., in dovetailed mahogany case, 16-1/2 x 10 x 10 in., sun shield, extended leg tripod, marked "Gurley Constant Level". Good condition, lacking some accessories; case with wear, replaced strap. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Gurley transit, brass with dark green
  Gurley transit, brass with dark green finish, face marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y.", serial number 222126, 1922, 7 in. telescope, 4-1/2 in. needle, height 10-1/2 in., in dovetailed mahogany case with original Gurley brass plate, screwdriver, sun shield, adjusting pins, wrench, with Gurley expanded-leg tripod. Good condition; case with minor scuffs and wear, lacking plumb bob. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Gurley transit with Smith's solar
  Gurley transit with Smith's solar attachment: aluminum with black finish and brass mounts, marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y. USA", marked on side "GA1795", circa 1952, 7-3/4 in. telescope, 3-1/2 in. needle, height 13 in., with Smith solar attachment, in dovetailed mahogany case with original Gurley label, serial number "GA1795", 16 x 11 x 11 in., oil, two sun shades, two brushes, screwdriver, four small wrenches, loupe, two extra eyepieces, K&E tripod with expandable legs. Transit and case in excellent condition, lacking plumb bob. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Gurley transit, silvered face marked
  Gurley transit, silvered face marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y.", 8 in. telescope, 4 in. needle, height 11-1/2 in., dovetailed mahogany case with original label and tooled leather cover, 13-1/2 x 10 x 8-3/4 in., with expandable Gurley oak tripod marked on top "Patent 16416, 1892". Interior of compass with some discoloration, vertical circle worn, otherwise good condition; case with wear and extensive separations. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Collection of Gurley's manuals,
  Collection of Gurley's manuals, related literature, manuals for 1859, wear and probably rebound , 1873, 1874, 1886, 1888, 1895, replaced title page, rough condition , 1900, 1903, 1906, 1908, 1910, 1912, 1914, 1921; 1941 editions 49 and 49A; 1912 "Civil Engineering Instruments"; 1922 "Engineering Instruments"; 1914, catalogue, rebound , 1943 "Gurley Ephemis", 1950 and 1953 "Engineering Instruments Catalogue No. 50"; 1924 brochure "A New Transit"; "Gurley Topographical Instruments", reprint of portion of 31st edition of catalogue as it relates to topographical instruments; spiral-bound manual, "The Gurley Telescope, Solar Transit", bulletin 112-T; two spiral-bound pamphlets, "The Gurley Transit and Solar Attachment", adjustments and parts list, and photocopy of a 1859 Gurley manual. (about 31 pieces) Most in good condition. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Gurley transit, marked in block letters
  Gurley transit, marked in block letters "W. & L.E. Gurley Troy, N.Y. USA", brass and aluminum with black finish, serial number 39493, 1939, 8 in. telescope, 3-1/4 in. needle, height 12-1/2 in., in fitted mahogany case with brass plate, 15-1/2 x 9 x 9 in., sun shield, extended-leg oak tripod marked "X-6-L-2". Good condition, normal wear. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Gurley transit, silvered face marked
  Gurley transit, silvered face marked in print "W. & L.E. Gurley Troy, N.Y.", serial number 2287, 1922, 7 in. telescope, 4-1/2 in. needle, height 10-1/4 in., in fitted and dovetailed mahogany case with Gurley brass label, 11-5/8 x 8-3/8 x 7-1/4 in., with screwdriver, extended-leg tripod. Good condition, tripod and case with normal wear. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Gurley transit, silvered compass face
  Gurley transit, silvered compass face marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y.", serial number 12637, 1912, 8-1/2 in. telescope, 3-3/8 in. needle, height 11 in., in dovetailed mahogany case with Gurley label, 12-1/2 x 10 x 6-1/2 in., with 57 in. tripod. Tripod and case with normal wear, wear to vertical circle, otherwise good condition, lacking plumb bob. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Teledyne Gurley transit, gray/green
  Teledyne Gurley transit, gray/green painted brass and aluminum, serial number 1491, 11-1/2 in. telescope, 3-1/2 in. needle, height 14-1/2 in., dovetailed mahogany case with metal label, interior marked "North Carolina Department of Transportation", 16-1/2 x 13-1/4 x 9-1/2 in., with plumb bob, with tripod marked inside cap "Brunson" and stenciled "US". Transit with some paint worn and removed, otherwise good condition; tripod with old green paint; case with normal wear, replaced strap. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina