K&E plane table alidade, 10-5/8K&E plane table alidade, 10-5/8 in. telescope with calibrated 18 in. base marked "Keuffel & Esser, New York", serial number 68819, in original finger-jointed oak case, 9 x 19 x 9-1/2 in., with matching serial number, spare level, sun shield, with added plywood drawer below with modern accessories. K&E label on case possibly not original, lacking several small accessories, case with normal scuffs and wear, leather strap replaced. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
K&E plane table alidade, 9-3/4K&E plane table alidade, 9-3/4 in. telescope marked "Keuffel & Esser Company, 113766, 1950-P 5Q95A US", 11-1/2 in. with 14 in., calibrated beveled base, in leather case, marked "US", lid of case with accessory pack with one spirit level present. Excellent condition, normal wear and slight abrasions. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
K&E transit, marked "KeuffelK&E transit, marked "Keuffel & Esser Co. New York", serial number 44289, 1922, 8-3/8 in. telescope, height 10-1/2 in., in finger-jointed wooden case with original K&E label, matching serial number, steel plumb bob, hinged eyepiece, with K&E tripod, Mounting for plumb bob possibly a replacement, lacking stadia hairs, case with normal wear,otherwise good condition. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
K&E engineer's transit,K&E engineer's transit, marked "Keuffel & Esser Co. New York", serial number 8950, last patent date 1891, 1904, 10-1/2 in. telescope, 4-1/4 in. needle, height 12 in., in later plywood box with Elliott Company lid, 13-1/2 in., with K&E expandable tripod, Focus adjustment stripped, white compass face with small cracks, tripod with normal wear. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
K&E transit, face marked "KeuffelK&E transit, face marked "Keuffel & Esser Company, New York", serial number 19834, 9 in. telescope, 3-3/4 in. needle, height 10-1/2 in., probably later K&E case (different serial number), 14 x 11 x 7-3/4 in., with K&E tripod. Vertical circle worn, lacking plumb bob, strap, and sun shield, tripod with normal wear. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
K&E wye level, integral compassK&E wye level, integral compass serial number 42836, 11 in. telescope, height 7 in., matching finger-jointed case, with K&E plate, lid with card for "Grossman Instrument Works" (St. Paul, Minnesota), 8-1/2 x 12 x 5-1/4 in., plumb bob and chain, sun shield, key. Good condtiion, case refinished. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
K&E transit, base marked "KeuffelK&E transit, base marked "Keuffel & Esser Company, New York, 66988", 11 in. scope, 1-1/2 in. needle, height 7-3/4 in. replaced oak case, with trivet and sun shade, extended-leg tripod marked "K&E, New York No. 5181". Transit in good condition, leather straps and steel banding on tripod with some losses, case weathered and faded. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
K&E railroad transit, silveredK&E railroad transit, silvered face marked "Railroad Keuffel & Esser Company New York", serial number 30240, 1915, 11-1/4 in. telescope, 4-1/2 in. needle, original mahogany case with brass label, 17 x 10-1/2 x 9 in., 57 in. tripod with stick legs; lot accompanied by leather bound field book with notes and calculations from 1934, one entry "…railroad at Diablo"; printed notice of schedule for dam, July 21, 1934, signed and typed "T.F. Kane". Excellent condition; case with normal scuffs and wear, some hinge repairs, possibly replaced leather strap. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
STEVE KEENE (AMERICAN, B. 1957),STEVE KEENE (AMERICAN, B. 1957), KENTUCKY DERBY Oil on found plywood, monogrammed and dated 2002 at upper right, presented in a black frame.
STEVE KEENE (AMERICAN, B. 1957),STEVE KEENE (AMERICAN, B. 1957), KENTUCKY DERBY Oil on found plywood, monogrammed and dated 2002 at upper right, presented in a black frame.
E. S. K. FROM HOME Print: 34 1/4E. S. K. FROM HOME Print: 34 1/4 x 25 3/4 in. (sight) Framed lower left numbered: 1/75 lower center titled: lower right signed: E S K Provenance: Washington DC Area Corporate Collection
AMERICAN SCHOOL: "KEAVERS STORE"AMERICAN SCHOOL: "KEAVERS STORE" Oil on canvas 24 x 26 in.
K&E transit, black finish andK&E transit, black finish and brass mounts, serial number 126722, 1953, 9-1/4 in. telescope, 3-1/4 in. needle, height 13 in., in finger-jointed oak case, original K&E label dated 1953, matching serial numbers, expanded leg K&E tripod. Excellent condition, aluminum platform with corrosion and grime, lacking plumb bob and other accessories; case in good condition, lacking strap. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
K&E builder's transit,K&E builder's transit, marked "Keuffel & Esser Company, New York, 38872", single spirit level, 8-1/2 in. telescope, height 9-3/4 in., (no compass) in finger-jointed mahogany case, 11-1/2 x 10 x 7 in., stiff-leg 57-1/2 in. ash tripod. Good condition; case with replaced platform, lacking accessories; tripod with traces of orange paint, scuffs and normal wear. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
K&E transit, silvered faceK&E transit, silvered face marked "Keuffel & Esser Company, serial number 29074", 1914, 7-5/8 in. telescope, 3-1/2 in. needle, height 10 in., original finger-jointed case, 11-3/4 x 10 x 6-3/4 in., red and white painted expanded leg tripod, sun shield. Transit in good condition, aluminum platform with later drilled holes, case in poor condition, partial original label. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
AFTER E. P. KINSELLA (BRITISH,AFTER E. P. KINSELLA (BRITISH, 1874-1936), THE HOPE OF HIS SIDE AND OUT FIRST BALL (TWO PAINTINGS) Oil on canvas (lined), unsigned, presented in matching gilt composition frames.
K&E transit, double vernier,K&E transit, double vernier, three fluid levels, silvered face marked "Keuffel & Esser Company, New York", serial number 15394, latest patent date 1891, 11 in. telescope, 3-3/4 in. needle, height 12-3/4 in., in original finger-jointed mahogany case, marked on top "UWTE" (University of Wisconsin) and serial number 15394, original brass plate, 15-1/2 x 12 x 8-1/2 in., with 59 in. stiff-leg tripod marked inside "12TH". Transit in good condition, wear to black paint, stadia hairs faint, tripod with weathered surface; case with losses, chips, old paint residue. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
K. E. Carl. Collection of six birdK. E. Carl. Collection of six bird sculptures. 1985-89, hand-carved wood, driftwood, enameled metal. 9½ h × 9 w × 9 d in. result: $1,250. estimate: $500–700. Smallest example measures: 3.75 h x 5.75 w x 4.75 d inches. Carved signature to underside of each example ‘K. E. Carl’. Three examples dated ‘1985’, ‘1988’ and ‘1989’. Provenance: Estate of James Martin, New Hope
KELLY FEARING (1918-2011) BOY FLYINGKELLY FEARING (1918-2011) BOY FLYING KITE ETCHINGFramed etching and aquatint on paper, "Boy Flying a Kite in a Secret Place," signed lower right Kelly Fearing (Arkansas, Texas, 1918-2011), sight: approx 11"h, 9"w, overall: 20.25"h, 13.25"w, 3.5lbs
K&E plane table alidade, markedK&E plane table alidade, marked "Property of Lawrence Univ. Appleton, Wi. No. 03343", 10 in. yellow-painted telescope on 11-1/2 in. base, finger-jointed oak case with leather strap, original wrench. Excellent condition. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
EARL KERKAM (1892-1965): WOMANEARL KERKAM (1892-1965): WOMAN RESTING Watercolor on tan paper 14 x 18 1/2 in. (sight) signed.
K&E transit, brass with blackK&E transit, brass with black paint, 11-1/2 in. telescope marked "K&E Company, New York", serial number 68161, 1938, 4-3/8 in. needle, height 13 in. in finger-jointed mahogany case with original plate and matching serial number, sun shield. Transit and case with normal wear, lacking plumb bob, other accessories. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
Rare 18th c. iron measure, datedRare 18th c. iron measure, dated 1764 and initialed, "EES KED", 18 1/4"l
Seven pocket compasses: K&E, black-paintedSeven pocket compasses: K&E, black-painted aluminum, 3-7/8 in.; original Bázard, 2-1/8 in. dial, in black leather case; K&E U.S. Forest Service black metal case, 3-1/8 in.; brass marked U.S. Engineer Corps., back marked "Crucheron & Emons Berne", serial number 47923, in modern cloth case; brass, calibrated on exterior band, folding 3/4 in. sight, silvered dial, serial number 51873 with triangular mark, 2-1/8 in., in leather case marked "R Stafford 1918"; Recon K&E, serial number 800090, 4-1/4 in., in folding metal case with original pasteboard box; K&E, yellow-painted metal, back with table of sines, folding 3 in. sight on mirrored backing, in leather case. All in good condition, normal wear and abrasions. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
KATHLEEN WERNER (NC), ECLIPTICKATHLEEN WERNER (NC), ECLIPTIC LINE STUDY #15 Ink and metallic on wove paper, 21st century, pencil signed and titled at lower right, the full sheet, unframed.
ELI KARPEL, PENCIL, KNEELING NUDEEliELI KARPEL, PENCIL, KNEELING NUDEEli Karpel (American, 1916-1998) Kneeling nude pencil on paper signed Karpel lower right sight 7 x 8 1/4in (17.8 x 21cm)Provenance: Property from the Collection of Kate Edelman Johnson sold to benefit The Johnson Charitable Remainder Unitrust and the Deane F. Johnson Alzheimers Research Foundation.
Condition:
Not examined out of the frame. There is a soft vertical indentation measuring approximately 3 inches near the center (starting from the figures torso). There is toning to the paper.
Elisha Kent Kane Wetherill (AmericanElisha Kent Kane Wetherill (American 1874-1929) "The Shop Front Paris" 1900 oil on panel signed and dated en verso "Kennedy Galleries New York NY" label en verso 5 in. x 7 1/2 in. attractive gilt frame.
KEVIN CUDDY: "NEW FIGURES" PencilKEVIN CUDDY: "NEW FIGURES" Pencil and graphite on paper 22 1/4 x 30 in. signed and dated 1989.
Survey instrument catalogues andSurvey instrument catalogues and related: K&E catalogs for 1900-1901, 1909, wear and some tears to cover , 1913, 1915, 1921 (two copies), 1927, 1936, 1944, 1946, 1954; K&E "Engineers Instruments" 1937; small 1920 pamphlet "Instructions For Use of the K&E Architectural Levels", poor condition ; "Standard Instruments of Precision", C.L. Berger & Sons, 1918; 1993 reprint of "Instruments of Precision", C.L. Berger & Sons, 1900; 1883 K&E catalogue, tears and losses to cover , with photocopy of catalogue; 1938 Buff & Buff surveying instruments catalogue; 1926 Dietzgen "Drafting and Surveying Supplies"; catalogue and handbook for instruments of precision, F.E. Brandeis & Sons, 12th edition, 1895, spine loose, cover with tears and losses . (about 20 pieces) The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
K&E plane table alidade, 11-1/4K&E plane table alidade, 11-1/4 in. telescope with calibrated 14-7/8 in. base, serial number 34312, dovetailed mahogany case, 6 x 16 x 9 in., with spare level, sun shield, two additional lens mounts. Normal wear, possibly lacking other small accessories. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
CIVIL WAR ERA KEPI Bent & Bush,CIVIL WAR ERA KEPI Bent & Bush, Boston.
PHOTOGRAPH, ERNEST KNEE ErnestPHOTOGRAPH, ERNEST KNEE Ernest Knee (American, 1907-1982), "Windmill at Lamy Cutoff, SF," gelatin silver print, pencil signed lower right, titled verso of sheet, image/sheet: 7.5"h x 8.75"w, overall (with mat/unframed): 16"h x 20"w
Kaby Drypoint Etching deco ladyKaby Drypoint Etching deco lady looking at bird in cage #142 of 350 oval image area 6'' x 9''.
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Evan Keehn (American 20th Century)Evan Keehn (American 20th Century) Third Avenue El 1951 tempura on masonite signed E.L. Keehn and dated 9 x 7 inches.
Seven hand levels: three K&E No.Seven hand levels: three K&E No. 5700, 5 in., two with original pasteboard boxes; Dietzgen, 4-7/8 in.; Lietz, 6-1/8 in.; one black brass, unmarked, 6-3/4 in.; K&E No. 15702, 6 in., original pasteboard box; all in leather cases; with Bausch & Lomb hand telescope, teal-colored plastic housing, 10-1/4 in., (eight pieces). Most in good condition, minor abrasions and normal wear. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina