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C L BERGER 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.
• 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".
• 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
• 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."
• C. L. Berger surveyors transit on
  C. 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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 & 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, 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
• C. L. BERGER LEVEL C. L. Berger
  C. L. BERGER LEVEL C. L. Berger level
• 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
• 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
• Berger mining transit, with
  Berger 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
• DIETZGEN TRANSIT Dietzgen
  DIETZGEN TRANSIT Dietzgen Transit, model No. 57919, series 6100.
• VINTAGE KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. TRANSIT
  VINTAGE KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. TRANSIT Vintage Keuffel & Esser Co. Transit, Model No. 71343, from 1939.
• Berger Exploration mining
  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
• 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.)
• KEUFFEL & ESSER PRELIMINARY
  KEUFFEL & ESSER PRELIMINARY SURVEY TRANSIT, NO. 164216Keuffel & Esser Preliminary Survey Transit, no. 164216,
• VINTAGE DIETZGEN TRANSIT A
  VINTAGE DIETZGEN TRANSIT A vintage Dietzgen Transit, Model No. 54572 ca. 1974.
• CIJ CITY BUS France lithographed
  CIJ 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. TRANSIT,
  KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. TRANSIT, ENCASEDKeuffel & Esser Co. Transit, Encased,
• LIETZ SOKKISHA TRANSIT, MODEL NO:
  LIETZ SOKKISHA TRANSIT, MODEL NO: 44643 A Lietz Sokkisha Transit, model no: 44643
• Gurley transit, marked in block
  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
• KEUFFEL & ESSER CO PENTAGON 74-0000
  KEUFFEL & 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.
• D.P. CLARK TROLLEY WITH PEOPLE Pat.
  D.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.)
• 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.)
• INTER URBAN FRENCH BUS Lithographed
  INTER URBAN FRENCH BUS Lithographed tin done in classic white and green body destinations stenciled on sides for ''Bastille'' clockwork driven full passenger interior. 8 3/4'' l. Slight bend at window supports (VG Cond.)
• W&LE GURLEY SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT W&LE
  W&LE GURLEY SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT W&LE Gurley surveyor's transit
• Johann Berthelsen American,
  Johann Berthelsen American, 1883-1972 Grand Central Terminal Looking South Toward the Chrysler Building Estimate:$4,000-$6,000
• Surveying Instrument by C.L. Berger
  Surveying Instrument by C.L. Berger in box plane table alidade 15 7/8'' telescope.
• JOUSTRA INTERURBAN BUS France
  JOUSTRA INTERURBAN BUS France lithographed tin electric lights seated driver rods on roof clockwork action with celluloid windows. 14'' l. Missing one bulb touch up to body and roof 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
• KEUFFEL & ESSER CO NEW YORK
  KEUFFEL & ESSER CO NEW YORK SURVEYORS SURVEY TRANSIT #E2887 Keuffel & Esser Co New York surveyors survey transit #E2887, 12"l
• ROSSIGNOL PARIS INTER CITY BUS
  ROSSIGNOL PARIS INTER CITY BUS Lithographed tin done in green body white roof clockwork with driver sides read ''Trocadero-Gare de L'Est'' destinations. 8 1/2'' l. (Exc. Cond.)
• 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.