A few examples of appraisal values for
BRASS TRANSIT LEVEL

• Brass surveyor's transit, level
  Brass surveyor's transit, level mounted to telescope tube, unmarked, 9-3/4" l
• BRASS AND MARBLE SURVEY TRANSIT
  BRASS AND MARBLE SURVEY TRANSIT 20TH CENTURY HEIGHT 16”.BRASS AND MARBLE SURVEY TRANSIT, 20th Century, Unmarked. Dimensions: Height 16".
• BRASS SURVEYOR’S TRANSIT LONDON,
  BRASS SURVEYOR’S TRANSIT LONDON, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY TOTAL HEIGHT 6.5”. LENGTH 21”.BRASS SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT, London, Second Half of the 19th Century, Marked "Troughton London". Dimensions: Total height 6.5". Length 21".
• KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. SURVEYOR'S
  KEUFFEL & 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.
• Dietzgen surveyors transit, brass
  Dietzgen surveyors transit, brass and black (painted), 14.5"h x 11"l; together with an F. Weber Co., Philadelphia brass level, 6"h x 12"l; a brass scope, 8"l, and two transit bases (needle off).
• Three wood transit tripods, one
  Three wood transit tripods, one painted yellow, marked #3, and labeled "Level No. 1727 DSI-Sewers". All approximately 60"h Condition: Wear consistent with age.
• Three wood and brass transit
  Three wood and brass transit tripods, none marked. All approximately 56"h Condition: Wear consistent with age.
• Fine English Lacquered Brass and
  Fine English Lacquered Brass and Copper-Plated Surveyor's Tunnel Transit on Stand, the body inscribed "E.S.C.C.Surveyor's Department 10238 Stanley, Great Turnstile Holbern London", retaining its fluid bubble levels, functional compass and mounted on a mahogany tripodal base, h. 56", dia. 24".
• CONTEMPORARY BRASS DISPLAY
  CONTEMPORARY BRASS DISPLAY SURVEYOR'S SCOPE IN BOXSolid brass construction 2-axis transit with levels, table stand. Great display model of a traditional surveyor's transit scope- a swivel base of solid brass is fitted with adjustable tribrach feet for level display; the pivoting azimuth can be locked, and features a vernier degree scale. Spirit levels and compass complete the look, and focus is adjustable by way of a classic pull-tube design. A splendid little example which comes in a brass-fitted wood case. Issued: Late 20th c. Dimensions: 10.5"L x 7.5"W x 8.25"H, in case Condition: Good,as-is, display
• Stackpole Bros., NY, brass wye
  Stackpole Bros., NY, brass wye level transit with case, both pieces marked #1309, circa 1870. Case: 6"h x 24"w x 7"d Condition: Wear consistent with age, case does not close properly.
• An unusual antique iron and brass
  An unusual antique iron and brass level, unmarked. 14.25”L x 1.25”H Condition: structurally sound, wear commensurate for age CT Transfer Fee $10
• BRASS HANNA MFG CO. TRANSIT
  BRASS HANNA MFG CO. TRANSIT COMPASS. Fitted as a table lamp Compass height: 11'' Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
• Brass theodolite surveyors
  Brass theodolite surveyors transit by Cary London with compass, 19th c., incomplete, lacking telescope. 10"h x 6"dia Condition: Good.
• Keuffler & Esser Co. brass
  Keuffler & 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.
• 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.
• 4pc collection. Boxed WEST LONDON
  4pc collection. Boxed WEST LONDON Brass Transit. Telescope. Two metal ship's cleats. Marine Industrial. Nautical. Dimensions: H: 15.5 inches: W: 2.5 inches: D: 2.5 inches --- Condition: Industrial. Expect some wear.
• Keuffel & Esser Co. brass transit
  Keuffel & Esser Co. brass transit in fitted brass-mounted wood case dated 1891; surveyor's instrument - mounts in case with full label on interior of case instrument - 12 in. H. case - 14 in. H. 12 in. W. Estimate $ 250-350 Instrument - heavy wear tarnish from use; case - scratches wear.
• Brass surveyors wye level, 20th c.,
  Brass surveyors wye level, 20th c., unsigned. Level: 9.5"l / Telescope: 15"l Condition: Wear consistent with age.
• English mahogany and brass
  English mahogany and brass mineral scale, early 19th c., with weights; together with a surveyor's transit level. Scale: 17.5"h / Level: 11"l Condition: Missing feet, sight tube cracked, missing cover.
• Surveyors level by Stanley;
  Surveyors level by Stanley; together with a transit, probably German. Level: 6.25"h x 12.5"l Transit: 11"h Condition: No boxes, wear consistent with age.
• W.J. Young, Philadelphia, brass
  W.J. Young, Philadelphia, brass surveyors transit with box, labeled; together with its stand. Transit: 12"h x 7"w Case: 17"h x 9.5"w x 10"d Tripod: 54"l Condition: Probably parts missing, strap broken, wear consistent with age.
• KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. SURVEYOR'S
  KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT No. P5136, serial number 126722 indicating 1953 manufacture date, the frame of painted brass and iron, three spirit levels over steel directional dial; includes wooden case with leather handle and pot metal storage platform.
• A French Brass Surveyor's Level Ch.
  A French Brass Surveyor's Level Ch. Fortin, Paris, Late 19th Century together with a modern metal postage scale. Length of tube 16 inches.
• 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."
• Warren-Knight Co., Philadelphia
  Warren-Knight Co., Philadelphia transit level, pat. Aug. 7, 1934, labeled "sterling" on compass face and numbered #8529, brass and black finish, in a mahogany case. Box: 8.5"h x 15.75"w x 8"d Condition: Discolored, scratches, dents, some paint loss to transit.
• SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT - KY TIENSCH &
  SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT - KY TIENSCH & STANCLIFFTiensch and Stancliff, Louisville Kentucky brass surveyor's transit level compass on stand, steel dial with engraved name "Tiensch & Stancliff Louisville Ky", engraved fleur-de-lis at North, and engraved foliate decoration at center with two intact leveling vials, and a vernier scale to outer circumference. 16 1/2" H x 9" dia. Circa 1859. Note: An excerpt from the March 29, 1856 Louisville Courier states, "And speaking of compasses reminds us of a visit we made yesterday to the mathematical establishment of Messrs. Tiensch & Standcliffe, on Third Street, nearly opposite the post office. There we saw a complete Instrumental outfit for a party of engineers who about starting out to survey the Branch Railroad to Memphis.....More elegant work could not be found in any city, nor any made with greater precision and more attention to the necessary scientific details." Additional note - Adolph Tiensch was born in 1820 in Germany and immigrated to America, setting up shop in Ohio first. He later moved to Louisville, Kentucky in the 1850s, and relocated to Memphis, Tennessee in 1860. He died in 1897 in Memphis. Lot also includes a surveying book belonging to E. D. Hicks titled "Gibson's Surveying: The Theory and Practice of Surveying: contains all the instructions requisite for the skillful practice of this art" by Robert Gibson, published in New York, 1821 and tripod stand (54" L). Provenance: estate of Sarah Hunter Hicks Green, HIstoric Devon Farm, Nashville, believed to have been used by Edward Dickson Hicks II, who tried his hand at his grandfather, John Davis's 1770-1853) trade of surveying for a brief period in the mid 19th century. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Compass and levels functional. General wear and oxidation to brass. Book cover with wear and losses to leather cover, light scattered spotting and browning to some interior pages. Tripod stand with expected general wear.
• VINTAGE KEUFFEL & ESSER
  VINTAGE KEUFFEL & ESSER SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT No. 5060FS, serial number 68161 indicating 1937 manufacture date, the frame of painted brass and iron, three spirit levels over steel directional dial; includes wooden case with leather handle, celluloid serial number plate and pot metal storage platform; plus a wooden tripod with a brass collar that secures the transit to the tripod.
• Queen & Co. builder's transit (no
  Queen & Co. builder's transit (no compass), 8-1/2 in. telescope with spirit level, 6-1/4 in. circular base with single vernier, serial number 8364, original dovetailed mahogany case, 13 x 7-3/4 x 11 in., with sun shield, plumb bob, 56 in. tripod. Transit and tripod in good condition, lacking one spirit level. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• TRANSIT TRIPOD. Nineteenth century,
  TRANSIT TRIPOD. Nineteenth century, cherry. Bronze collar for transit. 61"l. overall.
• KEUFFEL & ESSER BRASS SURVEYORS
  KEUFFEL & ESSER BRASS SURVEYORS TRANSIT: Mounted to wood plank. Marked Keuffel & Esser Co. New York. Measures 12'' h. x 9 1/2'' x 8 3/4'' overall with base. Sold with tripod base. Tripod 37 1/2'' h. x 22'' dia open.
• E.R. WATTS & SON
  E.R. WATTS & SON TRANSIT/THEODOLITEE.R. WATTS & SON TRANSIT/THEODOLITE, brass and copper construction, threaded tri-pod base, sight glass with flip up mirror. Includes original fitted mahogany case with makers name and 22/5/20 date. Instrument #7102.
• Vintage A.S Aloe & Co Brass
  Vintage A.S Aloe & Co Brass Surveyors Transit - Measures 8''x16''
• 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
• K&E transit, brass with black
  K&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
• 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
• OLD KEUFFEL & ESSEX CO. SURVEYORS
  OLD KEUFFEL & ESSEX CO. SURVEYORS SURVEY TRANSITOld Keuffel & Essex Co. Surveyors Survey Transit. The solid brass scientific instrument transit has an old japanned black finish that is somewhat worn. Homemade fitted box included. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.