A few examples of appraisal values for
KEUFFEL AND ESSER SIGHTING COMPASS

• Three surveying compasses: one
  Three surveying compasses: one Dietzgen No. 6689, 3 in. needle, 3-3/4 in. folding sights, with leather case, adapter for tripod, pasteboard box; one K&E, black-finished case, 4 in. needle, 3-5/8 in. folding sights, back marked "Andre Radio Corp. New York Compass MX-1454-U", with leather case; one K&E with black finish, 4 in. needle, 3-1/2 in. folding sights, with black leather case and adapter for tripod. All in good condition. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• KEUFFEL & ESSER ARCHITECT'S COMPASS
  KEUFFEL & ESSER ARCHITECT'S COMPASS & LEVELER: 7 Pc. architect's compass & leveler, #20405, by Keuffel & Esser of Hoboken, New Jersey Circa 1890? All in original box with self-locking clasps & handle. Approx. 2.5'' h x 15'' l x 8'' w. CONDITION: No condition issues to be noted.
• K&E plane table alidade, 9-3/4
  K&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
• Group of Four Vintage Surveyor's
  Group of Four Vintage Surveyor's Prismatic Compasses, first half 20th century, including two brass examples by Stanley of London, and two aluminum examples, one by Keuffel and Esser Co. of New York, serial number 20393, and one by Dietzgen of Chicago and New York, serial number 17782, each w. 3".
• Seven pocket compasses: K&E,
  Seven 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
• GUCCI WATCH CANE AND A COMPASS
  GUCCI WATCH CANE AND A COMPASS CANEThe first with a gilt Gucci Italy tag. The tapered hand grip with gilt metal surround opening to an enamel watch dial. The spherical shaped handhold fitted with a working compass, signed Keuffel & Esser Co., the ebonized shaft also opening to reveal a corked vile. Length 38 in. (Cond: good) Cf. The Keuffel and Esser Co., also known as K & E, was a prominent drafting instrument and supplies company founded in 1867 by German immigrants, William J. D. Keuffel and Herman Esser. Established in New York, it was the first American company to specialize in these products.
• K&E wye level, integral compass
  K&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
• Three compasses: two K&E, Brunton
  Three compasses: two K&E, Brunton type, both with patent date February 1926, black-finished metal, serial numbers 32306 and 38603, 2-1/8 in. needle, one with leather case; one K&E pocket compass, black-finished metal, 2-1/2 in. dial, Two lacking cases, all with normal wear. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. SURVEYOR'S
  KEUFFEL & 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".
• Two compasses, Eriksen stellar
  Two compasses, Eriksen stellar compensating gimballed compass, black finish, serial number 467, 4-in. dial, in wooden case with two labels, 7-1/2 x 8-1/4 x 8-1/4 in., Case with normal wear and scuffs ; Milvay galvanometer, wooden base with three electrical contacts, good condition . The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Three compasses: Two Gurley
  Three compasses: Two Gurley pocket compasses: one marked "US Engineer Department, W. & L.E. Gurley, New York, 1918", 3-1/4 x 3-1/4 in.; one 3-3/4 x 3-3/4 in., slight discoloration to face , both in walnut cases, cases with minor scuffs and normal wear ; K&E forester and geologist compass, serial number 31880, 3 in. needle, folding sights, aluminum base, 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 in., in K&E leather case, minor scuffs and normal wear, lacking adapter . (three pieces) The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• K&E transit, face marked "Keuffel &
  K&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 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
• KEUFFEL & ESSER SURVEYOR TRANSIT.
  KEUFFEL & ESSER SURVEYOR TRANSIT. American, mid 20th century. "Paragon" with level and compass. Minor wear. 13"h.
• Queen & Company brass staff
  Queen & Company brass staff compass, marked "Jas W. Queen & Co. Phila", with two fluid levels, folding sights, silvered face, 4-1/8 x 4-7/8 in., 3-9/16 in. needle, in fitted walnut case with adapter, 3-1/2 in. brass plumb bob. Compass in good condition with normal wear, lacking tripod, plumb bob possibly not original; case with separations and normal wear. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• K&E plane table alidade, 10-5/8 in.
  K&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
• SWISS ALTIMETERA Swiss made
  SWISS ALTIMETERA Swiss made altimeter by Keuffel & Esser, chrome plated with subsidiary dials for hundreds & thousands of feet, adjustment disk at bottom, marked Keuffel & Esser Co. Switzerland on back. Untested.
• Two stadia end transits, both
  Two stadia end transits, both Keuffel & Esser: one with matte black finish, folding 1-5/8 in. sights, in leather case with brass adapter in case, excellent condition, lacking flap for leather case ; one with shiny black finish and marked "Pat Applied For", folding sights, brass adapter in leather pouch, finish with normal wear and scuffs, lacking case , both 10-3/8 in. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. FOCUSING
  KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. FOCUSING TELESCOPE Keuffel & Esser Co. focusing telescope, model no. 580, serial no. 111944
• 4 COMPASSES U.S. NAVY, OREAGH
  4 COMPASSES U.S. NAVY, OREAGH OSBORNE, KEUFFEL4 compasses. C.G. Conn U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships Mark I Model 0 mounted compass, Sperry Gyroscope Co. Creagh-Osborne Marching Compass, Keuffel & Esser compass, brass compass. Navy compass 5 1/2"H. All with wear, scratches and losses, Keuffel compass oxidation present on case and glass.
• K&E builder's transit, marked
  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
• Whitney surveyor's plain compass,
  Whitney surveyor's plain compass, marked "Thos. Whitney Maker, Philadelphia./558 Warranteed.", three spirit levels, 5 in. needle, 6-1/8 in. sights, length 13-3/4 in., in later poplar case. Compass in good condition, bull's-eye level lacking fluid, silvered face with slight corrosion and chip, base with minor dents, lacking tripod, compass cover and adapter. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• K&E transit, silvered face marked
  K&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
• SURVEYOR'S BRASS POCKET COMPASS,
  SURVEYOR'S BRASS POCKET COMPASS, LATE 19TH C.Surveyor's brass pocket compass, late 19th c. , made by W. & L. E. Gurley, Troy, New York, with twin folding sighting vanes and detachable ball and socket tripod mount, in original fitted mahogany case with tool and paper label, 5 3/4" dia. Provenance: Francis P. Garvan; by descent in the family. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• Rare Young compass with
  Rare Young compass with telescope, pre 1840, single vernier, two fluid levels, silvered face marked "W.J. Young, Maker, Patent Philadelphia", 10 in. telescope, 5 in. needle, height 9 in., dovetailed walnut case, 10-3/4 x 11-1/4 x 8-1/4 in., sun shade, with tripod, No stadia hairs visible, small solder repair at base of compass; case with normal wear, no strap. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Eight small instruments: three hand
  Eight small instruments: three hand levels: K&E No. 5702, 6 in., in leather case; two Huker-Ranken, 5-1/2 in., original cases and pasteboard boxes; two trough compasses, one aluminum 6 in., one brass 6-1/4 in.; two Gurley periscopic scopes, 5-1/2 in. and 5-1/8 in.; brass pocket range finder marked "Hymans…Cambridge", All in good condition. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Compass telescopic sight, marked
  Compass telescopic sight, marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York, Patented July 9, 1878", case and instrument marked in wax "2E130", 8-1/2 in. scope, in fitted mahogany case with label on front "Museum Piece". Excellent condition. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Brass spotting telescope, three
  Brass spotting telescope, three power, marked "E. Krauss, Paris", probably French, in heavy leather case with other accessories. Excellent condition, case with tears and repairs. Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
• ENGLISH BRASS PRISMATIC
  ENGLISH BRASS PRISMATIC COMPASSEnglish Brass Prismatic Compass , c. 1850, floating dry card marked "Thomas Jones/4 Rupert St., Haymarket/late 62 Charing Cross/London", folding sight vane, hinged prism sight with two filters, dia. 3 in Provenance: Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA
• (LOT OF 3) COMPASSES (Lot of 3)
  (LOT OF 3) COMPASSES (Lot of 3) compasses, first half 20th century, consisting of WWI F. Barker & Sons No. 509 marching compass, 2"dia; French surveyor compass in leather case, 3.25"dia; French compass in wood case, retailer's label for 'El Paso Optical Co.' 3.75" x 3.75".
• K&E transit, marked "Keuffel &
  K&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
• DRAFTING TOOLS AND SLIDE RULES,
  DRAFTING TOOLS AND SLIDE RULES, KEUFFEL & ESSER. Mostly American, mid 20th century. Two maple T squares, 32.5", 36"l., compass, drafting brushes and a group of slide rules including aluminum. Four in cases including three by Keuffel & Esser. Together with an instruction booklet by Keuffel & Esser Co. Cases have wear.
• 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.
• KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. ALIDADE Keuffel
  KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. ALIDADE Keuffel & Esser Co. Alidade, model no. 7600200, serial no. 223518, features a fixed stadia ratio of 1:100
• Five instruments: K&E alidade,
  Five instruments: K&E alidade, folding sights, marked "Gurley & Capps", 10 in., leather case; K&E adjust level, patented January 1918, 5 in., with case; K&E pocket compass with sights, back marked "Forest Service", 4 x 4 in., slight abrasions ; Sargent portable scales, brass mounts, adjusts to 12 in., in fitted wooden case, probably for measuring specific gravity, glass thermometer, broken tip ; with brass alidade 10 in, marks for Universtiy of Wisconsin "Mechanical Dept.". All in good condition except as noted. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• 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.