A few examples of appraisal values for
BERGER AND SONS TRANSIT

• C.L. Berger & Sons, Buffalo,
  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.
• C. L. BERGER & SONS TRANSIT MODEL
  C. 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
• Young & Sons transit, face marked
  Young & 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
• E. 20TH C. C.L. BERGER & SONS
  E. 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".
• American Engineer's and
  American 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
• DIETZGEN TRANSIT Dietzgen
  DIETZGEN TRANSIT Dietzgen Transit, model No. 57919, series 6100.
• 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
• VINTAGE DIETZGEN TRANSIT A
  VINTAGE DIETZGEN TRANSIT A vintage Dietzgen Transit, Model No. 54572 ca. 1974.
• Young & Sons transit, face marked
  Young & Sons transit, face marked "Young & Sons, Philadelphia, No. 7515", 9-3/4 in. telescope, 4-1/4 in. needle, height 11-3/4 in., dovetailed mahogany case with original label, 14-1/2 x 9-1/2 x 11-3/4 in., sun shade, with Young & Sons tripod with cap. Excellent condition, bright surface; case with normal wear, lacking accessories. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• BRANDIS & SONS SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT
  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.
• INTER-STATE BUS Strauss
  INTER-STATE BUS Strauss lithographed tin done in green and orange color scheme top level bench seating rear stairwell clockwork driven. 10 1/4'' l. Scratches to body (Exc. Cond.)
• VINTAGE KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. TRANSIT
  VINTAGE KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. TRANSIT Vintage Keuffel & Esser Co. Transit, Model No. 71343, from 1939.
• TRANSIT BY BUFF & BUFF
  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.
• LIETZ SOKKISHA TRANSIT, MODEL NO:
  LIETZ SOKKISHA TRANSIT, MODEL NO: 44643 A Lietz Sokkisha Transit, model no: 44643
• INTERSTATE BUS Strauss lithographed
  INTERSTATE BUS Strauss lithographed tin done in green and orange color scheme top level bench seating rear stairwell clockwork driven. 10 1/4'' l. (Exc. Cond.)
• Young & Sons engineer's transit,
  Young & Sons engineer's transit, face marked "Young & Sons, Philadelphia", serial number 7712, 10 in. telescope, height 11-1/2 in., original dovetailed mahogany case with original label, serial number 7712, 14-1/2 x 12 x 9-3/4 in., sun shield, ash tripod. Good condition; case with normal wear, replaced leather strap, lacking some accessories. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• C.L. BERGER & SONS, BOSTON, BLACK
  C.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
• SCHIEBLE RAPID TRANSIT TROLLEY
  SCHIEBLE 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.)
• INTERSTATE DOUBLE DECKER BUS
  INTERSTATE DOUBLE DECKER BUS Strauss lithographed tin brown version bench seating on rooftop disc wheels clockwork driven railing at rear entrance a scarce find in this color. 10 1/2'' l. (Exc. Cond.)
• CL BERGER SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT, LEVEL
  CL 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."
• STRAUSS INTERSTATE BUS Lithographed
  STRAUSS INTERSTATE BUS Lithographed tin green and yellow version upper deck seating full rear stairs key wind operated seated driver. 10 1/2'' l. Wear to wheels. (Exc. Cond.) Inv# 227-48
• C. L. BERGER & SONS ANTIQUE
  C. 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.
• 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.
• Berger mining transit, face
  Berger 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
• KINGSBURY TRANSIT AND LUMAR DUMP
  KINGSBURY 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
• KENTON DOUBLE DECKER BUS City bus
  KENTON DOUBLE DECKER BUS City bus example made for several years painted in green body red side band stripe upper deck seating railed stairway includes four passengers painted in various colors. 9 3/4'' l. Rubber tires are replacements (Exc. Cond.)
• BARRIE ROKEACH / AC TRANSIT,
  BARRIE ROKEACH / AC TRANSIT, CENTRAL MAINTENANCE (1984)Barrie Rokeach (California, 20th/21st c.) AC Transit, Central Maintenance, Paint Booth , 1984 Cibachrome print on photo paper 12 1/2" x 19" (sight) Pencil-signed and dated to the bottom right mat, and signed, dated, and titled to the reverse. Presented behind plexiglass in a metal frame that measures 21 1/4" x 26 1/4". Condition Very good condition. Not removed from the frame.
• Berger brass and aluminum 6D mining
  Berger 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
• KENTON DOUBLE DECKER BUS City bus
  KENTON DOUBLE DECKER BUS City bus example made for several years painted in green body red side band stripe upper deck seating railed stairway seated driver rubber tires. 9 3/4'' l. (VG Cond.)
• DOUBLE DECKER CITY BUS Kenton
  DOUBLE DECKER CITY BUS Kenton cast iron painted in green overall with wide red side stripe features open roof bench seating with four passengers and railed rear steps nickel wheels have red painted centers. 11 1/2'' l. (VG Cond.)
• STRAUSS JITNEY BUS Lithographed tin
  STRAUSS JITNEY BUS Lithographed tin done in green with yellow highlights seated driver well detailed wind up action. 9 1/4'' l. Some corrosion to one wheel overall (VG Cond.)
• 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
• GREENLINE CITY BUS Tri-Ang
  GREENLINE CITY BUS Tri-Ang England large scale green bus done in pressed steel white bench interior seating solo drivers compartment rubber tires decals on sides. 22 1/2'' l. (Exc. Cond.)
• KENTON DOUBLE DECKER CITY BUS
  KENTON DOUBLE DECKER CITY BUS Cast iron painted in red overall green side stripe upper deck bench seating rear stairway. 6 1/2'' l. Rubber tire replaced overall (Exc. Cond.)
• KENTON CITY BUS Cast iron double
  KENTON CITY BUS Cast iron double decker with top deck seating rear stairway painted in green red side striping painted disc wheels includes one figure. 6'' l. (Exc. Cond.)
• RAPID TRANSIT TROLLEY Schieble
  RAPID 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.)