C.L. Berger & Sons, Buffalo, Boston,C.L. Berger & Sons, Buffalo, Boston, brass/black metal surveyors transit circa 1900, #3437, in its original mahogany box.
Transit: 13"h X 10"l
Case: 15.5"h x 9"w x 10"d
Condition: Losses to paint, box is worn, missing part of leather straps, wear consistent with age.
E. 20TH C. C.L. BERGER & SONS SURVEYOR'SE. 20TH C. C.L. BERGER & SONS SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT C. L. Berger & Sons (American, 1898-1947), early 20th century. Surveyor's transit, model 11558 having a telescope, compass with silvered face, elevation circle, and in original mahogany case. Signed to face with patent dates of 1901 and 1914. Provenance: Acquired Martin J. Donnelly Auctions, Avoca, NY, lot 1386. Approx. h. 14.5"; case 16.25", w. 9.75", d. 11.25".
C. L. BERGER & SONS TRANSIT MODELC. L. BERGER & SONS TRANSIT MODEL NO. 10989 PAIRED WITH BUFF C. L. Berger & Sons Transit Model No. 10989 paired with Buff (No. 16003 wooden base) and K&E Case Vintage 1918
C.L. BERGER & SONS, BOSTON, BLACKC.L. BERGER & SONS, BOSTON, BLACK ENAMELED BRASS SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT AND CASE WITH TRIPOD AND SCALEC.L. Berger & Sons, Boston, Black Enameled Brass Surveyor's Transit and Case with Tripod and Scale
C.L. Berger & Sons, Inc., Boston,C.L. Berger & Sons, Inc., Boston, MA, brass and black metal engineers transit #20659 in its original mahogany box with labels.
Instrument: 14"h x 10"l
Tripod: 37" (closed)
Box: 16.5"h x 10"w x 11.25"l
Condition: Wear consistent with age.
C. L. BERGER & SONS ANTIQUE SURVEYORSC. L. BERGER & SONS ANTIQUE SURVEYORS TRANSIT: Brass and japanned black finish. Marked on compass C. L. Berger Boston & Sons USA 6285. Optics appear to work fine. 13 1/4'' h. x 7 1/4'' dia.CONDITION: Note loss of black finish.
American Engineer's and Surveyor'sAmerican Engineer's and Surveyor's Transit, C.L. Berger & Sons, Boston, MA, c.1909 model 75H, of enamelled and lacquered brass construction, with silvered Vernier gauges and dial, and mahogany case
16.25 x 10 x 11.25 in — 41.3 x 25.4 x 28.6 cm
CL BERGER SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT, LEVELCL BERGER SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT, LEVEL MODELDESCRIPTION: Surveyor's transit with black finish and two levels. The transit comes in its original wood case with original printed calibration instructions and foam padding. There is a chain clip hanging from the bottom of the transit. CIRCA: Early 20th Century. ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: W: 10.75" H: 9.375". Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com. CONDITION: Great condition. Some of the foam from the casing has stuck to the bottom of the transit. There are some scuffs on various parts of the finish. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
Berger mountain and mining transit,Berger mountain and mining transit, silvered dial marked "C.L. Berger & Sons", patent dates 1897-1901, 5 in. auxiliary telescope above 7-5/8 in. telescope, 2-1/2 in. needle, height 12 in., with original fitted mahogany case with label and leather cover (double straps), hand written "No. 9341", old hand written tag "UG Transit No. 9341 UM School Mineral & Metallurgical/Engineering", case with four end caps, brass plumb bob, wrench, sun shield and adapter with 57 in. stiff-leg tripod. Attached label "eyepiece loose in holder, vertical scales bent..", otherwise good condition. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
C. L. Berger surveyors transitC. L. Berger surveyors transit on wood base 11.5"h; together with another transit (lacking compass), a scope 7"l and miscellaneous parts.
Scope: 6"h x 17"l
Berger mining transit, face markedBerger mining transit, face marked "C.L. Berger & Sons, Boston, USA", serial number 9342, patent dates 1897 and 1901, 7-1/2 in. telescope; with 5 in. auxiliary scope, height 10-1/2, fitted double strap leather-covered mahogany case with original label, label on top "University of Minnesota", serial number 9342, 1913, 8 x 14-1/2 x 7-1/2 in., lid with three extra caps, plumb bob marked "Berger & Sons", with brass-mounted expandable Gurley tripod, sun shield. Excellent condition with minor abrasions and normal wear. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
Berger brass and aluminum 6D miningBerger brass and aluminum 6D mining transit, purported to be made for the Oliver Iron Mining Co., Duluth, MN, 1906 mounted on a wood base. No case.
15"h x 12.5"l x 9" base
Berger mining transit, with auxilliaryBerger mining transit, with auxilliary telescope, silvered face marked "C.L. Berger & Sons, Boston, USA", serial number 5708, patent dates 1886 and 1897, 9-3/4 in. telescope, 3-3/4 in. needle, height 12-3/4 in., dovetailed mahogany case marked "O.I.M. Co. 2449", original labels and other information, 15 x 9 x 10-3/4 in., sun shield, adapter, extended-leg tripod with Gurley mounts, patent date 1876, and marked "22"; accompanied by copy of order for Oland Iron Mining Company, Duluth, Minnesota, March 10, 1906. Good condition, case with separations, repairs, replaced strap. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
Berger Exploration mining transit,Berger Exploration mining transit, silvered face marked "C.L. Berger & Sons, Boston", serial number 3668, last patent date 1896, 7-1/2 in. telescope with 5 in. auxiliary scope, 2-1/2 in. needle, height 9-3/4 in., in fitted dovetailed mahogany case with leather cover, 7-3/4 x 14 x 8-1/2 in., sun shade, plumb bob, all cap screws, additional right angle eyepiece, with original Berger expanding leg tripod, probably University of Minnesota. Instrument and case in excellent condition, case with various instrument company labels, The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
VINTAGE KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. TRANSITVINTAGE KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. TRANSIT Vintage Keuffel & Esser Co. Transit, Model No. 71343, from 1939.
D.P. CLARK TROLLEY WITH PEOPLED.P. CLARK TROLLEY WITH PEOPLE Pat. 1897 pressed steel colorfully painted hill climber features passengers die-cut windows spoke wheels interior flywheel a great example of early transportation. 13'' l. (Exc. Cond.)
SCHIEBLE RAPID TRANSIT TROLLEYSCHIEBLE RAPID TRANSIT TROLLEY Pressed steel electric lights painted in green with yellow doors rubber tires one side has opening doors yellow clerestory. 21'' l. Scratches to paint paper decals added. (Good Cond.)
KEUFFEL & ESSER PRELIMINARY SURVEYKEUFFEL & ESSER PRELIMINARY SURVEY TRANSIT, NO. 164216Keuffel & Esser Preliminary Survey Transit, no. 164216,
KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. SURVEYOR'SKEUFFEL & ESSER CO. SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT Mid-20th century, brass and painted iron construction, the instrument incorporating three levels, mounted to a white metal platform fitted to wooden carrying case; includes plumb; brass plate on the case with serial number 28532.
KEUFFEL & ESSER CO PENTAGON 74-0000KEUFFEL & ESSER CO PENTAGON 74-0000 TRANSIT United States,Early 20th CenturySurveying Transit Model #74-0000, serial number 196817, housed in original fitted case with slide measuring stick.
KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. TRANSIT, ENCASEDKeuffelKEUFFEL & ESSER CO. TRANSIT, ENCASEDKeuffel & Esser Co. Transit, Encased,
KINGSBURY TRANSIT AND LUMAR DUMPKINGSBURY TRANSIT AND LUMAR DUMP TRUCK Pressed steel tractor trailer done in orange overall together with red cab and blue body dump truck. 17 1/2'' to 18 1/2'' l. Missing rear door scratches to litho clockwork inoperative. (VG Cond.) Inv# 235-35 84-54
CIJ CITY BUS France lithographedCIJ CITY BUS France lithographed tin done in green and white features die-cut passengers & driver clockwork driven. 9'' l. Ingersoll Collection. (Exc. Cond.)
KEUFFEL & ESSER CO NEW YORK SURVEYORSKEUFFEL & ESSER CO NEW YORK SURVEYORS SURVEY TRANSIT #E2887 Keuffel & Esser Co New York surveyors survey transit #E2887, 12"l
RAPID TRANSIT TROLLEY SchiebleRAPID TRANSIT TROLLEY Schieble pressed steel hillclimber painted in blue & red roof opening grey side doors flywheel contained on rear axle. 21'' l. Roof rod replaced wear to roof (Good Cond.)
DIETZGEN TRANSIT Dietzgen Transit,DIETZGEN TRANSIT Dietzgen Transit, model No. 57919, series 6100.
KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. SURVEY TRANSITKEUFFEL & ESSER CO. SURVEY TRANSIT Serial no. 33306, brass construction, with original wooden box having 1958 repair ticket. Included are two unrelated wooden surveyor's tripods.
KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. SURVEYOR'SKEUFFEL & 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".
Young & Sons transit, faceYoung & Sons transit, face marked "Young & Sons, Philadelphia", serial number 7510, 9-3/4 in. telescope, 4-1/4 in. needle, height 11-3/4 in., dovetailed mahogany case with original labels, 14 x 9-1/2 x 11-3/4 in., with additional eyepiece, screwdriver, magnifying lens (chipped), adjusting pin, sun shade, K&E oak tripod. Transit in good condition, case with separations, replaced strap. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
BRANDIS & SONS SURVEYOR'S TRANSITBRANDIS & 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 DIETZGEN TRANSIT A vintageVINTAGE DIETZGEN TRANSIT A vintage Dietzgen Transit, Model No. 54572 ca. 1974.
GURLEY BRASS SURVEYORS TRANSITGURLEY BRASS SURVEYORS TRANSIT IN CASE: Brass transit marked W. & L. E. Gurley sold with original wood case. Transit measures 8 1/2'' x 21''. Case measures 9 1/2'' x 22 3/4'' x 5 3/4''.CONDITION: Note damage to case case missing one end. Optics will need a good cleaning.
KEUFFEL & ESSER SURVEYOR TRANSIT.KEUFFEL & ESSER SURVEYOR TRANSIT. American, mid 20th century. "Paragon" with level and compass. Minor wear. 13"h.
C.L. Berger & Sons Boston PolaraC.L. Berger & Sons Boston Polara Model transom and wooden tripod base secured by metal and leather straps painted bright red wear to finish missing top-part 37'' l. (shortest length).
Keuffler & Esser Co. brass surveyorsKeuffler & Esser Co. brass surveyors topographic mining transit, aluminum base, #133003, circa 1920, no box.
Transit: 15.5"h x 9.5"w x 7"d
Condition: Wear consistent with age.
WATERCOLOUR OF THE "TRANSIT"A marineWATERCOLOUR OF THE "TRANSIT"A marine watercolour of the working ferry "Transit." with a tugboat in the background, by Adolf Ruoff, 1905. Good detail with the "Transit" pennant on the mast and the Canadian Ensign at the stern. Foxing from the original wooden backing. Signed and dated 12/22/1905. H: 18"; W: 27" (at sight).