A few examples of appraisal values for
SURVEYORS

• Various surveyors
  Various surveyors instruments/Provenance: Spetchley Park, Worcestershire
• A Surveyor Sight by Vincent
  A Surveyor Sight by Vincent Chevalier (1771-1841) Engraved "Vincent Chevalier Ing. Brevete, Quai de l'Horloge 69, Paris". Removable threaded stem for tripod placement. With original green leather case with hand tooled and gilt decoration. Approx. 2-1/2"T x 2-1/4"D. , tripod attachment approx. 2-7/8"L.
• Box 9pc Antique Surveying Books
  Box 9pc Antique Surveying Books Etc.
• Surveyor's Level With Compass and
  Surveyor's Level With Compass and Chest Surveyor's level with compass signed on dial B Pike 518 Broadway New York N.Y. Comes in a mahogany fitted box no key.
• VINTAGE SURVEYING LOTVintage
  VINTAGE SURVEYING LOTVintage Surveying Lot, to include, two tripods, a Keuffel and Esser 6255 surveyors scope in original box, Geier and Bluhm, Troy, NY junior convertible scope circa 1900, brass surveying instrument in box c. 1898 with original manual, etc.. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past. Condition: Reports are available by request and answered in the order they are received starting the week of the sale. Our online buyers premium is 28%.
• Brass Surveyors Sextant 8''
  Brass Surveyors Sextant 8''
• 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".
• Surveying Instrument by C.L. Berger
  Surveying Instrument by C.L. Berger in box plane table alidade 15 7/8'' telescope.
• TWO SURVEYORS TRANSITS. One in
  TWO SURVEYORS TRANSITS. One in brass by B. Pike & Sons 518 Broadway N.Y. With dovetailed case and tripod. Mounted on a base. Compass face with fleur de lis at North two vials. Another by the L. Beckmann Co. Toledo O. #3923. In a wooden case with tripod.
• Brass surveyor's transit, level
  Brass surveyor's transit, level mounted to telescope tube, unmarked, 9-3/4" l
• 20TH C. BRASS HANDHELD SURVEYOR'S
  20TH C. BRASS HANDHELD SURVEYOR'S INSTRUMENT English, 20th century. Brass and copper handheld surveyor's instrument having a telescope and level. Unmarked. Approx. l. 17.25".
• Vintage Surveying Transit With an
  Vintage Surveying Transit With an adjustable wood tripod base with metal points at the foot for stabilizing in the earth monocular instrument mounted at the top with a level below.
• WOODEN FRAME SURVEYOR'S SIGHTING
  WOODEN FRAME SURVEYOR'S SIGHTING COMPASSca. 18th-early 19th century; homemade wooden table or post top sighting frame with wooden pin mounted lift up sights in hand chiseled sockets, 2"d compass with watercolor accented dial and brass cap, the frame with early red-brown paint/stained finish, 20 1/2"x 2 1/2"x 8 1/2"; Condition: good
• A Russian survey instrument in case
  A Russian survey instrument in case complete with compass needle vertical circle with lenses and toolkit.
• 13 books on surveying, and
  13 books on surveying, and surveying instruments: Charles Davies, Elements of Surveying , fourth edition, 1838, leather bound with several fold-out charts, pest damage and wear ; F.W. Simms, Treatise on Mathematical Instruments , seventh edition, 1849, dark green cloth boards, rear panel detached but present ; Baker and Dixon, Surveying , London, 1909; Raynor, Advanced Surveying , Volume II, New York, 1941; Rees, Topographical Surveying and Sketching , Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, 1908; Kissan, Surveying , McGraw-Hill, 1947; Paul Gay, Boundary Surveying , 2002; Charles Smart, The Instruments of Surveying Instruments in America Since 1700 , Regal Art Press, 1962; Alfred Hine, Magnetic Compasses and Magnetometers , London, 1968, with dust jacket; John Burt, They Left Their Mark , Landmark Enterprises, 1985, with dust jacket; Fritz Deumlich, Surveying Instruments , Gruyter, 1982, with dust jacket; J.A. Bennett, The Divided Circle , Oxford, 1987, with dust jacket; F.D. Uzes, Illustrated Price Guide , 1980. Generally good condition except where noted. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• SET OF 2 DIETZGEN SURVEYORS
  SET OF 2 DIETZGEN SURVEYORS SCOPES - ABNEY AND HORIZONIn original leather carry cases; brass, black lacquer; working. This set of US-made, Dietzgen surveying tools would have been at home in the pocket of any serious surveyor, contractor, or forestry servicemen when they made nearly a century ago- the topographic abney/inclinometer level has working vernier and spirit level, and measures rise and slope grades by sight; and the lensatic hand level scope quickly and simply allowed a surveyor to sight the horizon by way of a clever half mirror and spirit bubble. Each appointed to its leather field case and sporting 19th century black lacquer and brass, these handsome, vintage scientific/outdoorsman instruments would be at home in any collection, or back in the field, for another 100 years of service. Artist: Dietzgen Issued: Mid 20th c. Dimensions: 7"L x 3.5"W x 1.25"H, longest Country of Origin: United States Condition: Age and field-use related wear. Some of leather stitching is giving way
• Surveyor's Level in Mahogany Box
  Surveyor's Level in Mahogany Box Brass (no-optics) surveyors level marked "L. BLACK & CO. OPTICIANS DETROIT MICH." Level is 13"L.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• Surveyors mahogany ruler by Central
  Surveyors mahogany ruler by Central Scientific Co., 2.5"h x 43.5"l x 8"d; together with a brass level,10"l, and a Kelvin & James White 27D surveyors brass compass, 7"dia. Condition: Brass strings loose.
• 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
• 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".
• Wallace and Teirnan Surveyor's
  Wallace and Teirnan Surveyor's Altimeter, ca. 1950, Belleville, New Jersey, with circular scale, mounted in a wooden case with metal fittings and canvas strap, manufactured for the U.S. Corps of Engineers with their inventory number 6-1460, h. 4", w. 6-3/8", d. 6-3/8".
• French surveyors cross staff,
  French surveyors cross staff, nickle over brass, mounted on a wood block, circa 1900. 6.5"h x 6"w x 3.25"d overall Condition: Some discoloration.
• Wyld (Samuel) The Practical
  Wyld (Samuel) The Practical Surveyor, or, The Art of Land-Measuring Made Easy, 2nd edition, London (no date), e. 1730, 8vo., contemporary full calf, neatly re-backed, plates correct although worn and repaired, with 5 others relating to surveying and measurement
• KEUFFEL & ESSER SURVEYOR TRANSIT.
  KEUFFEL & ESSER SURVEYOR TRANSIT. American, mid 20th century. "Paragon" with level and compass. Minor wear. 13"h.
• 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.
• Surveyor's Level in Mahogany Box
  Surveyor's Level in Mahogany Box Brass Surveyor's level in original mahogany box retailed by B.K.Elliot Co. Pittsburgh Pa. Stamped "The L Beckmann Co. Toledo O. U.S.A." Also included is a wood and brass tripod. Comes with some of the original papers and instructions.
• Jacob Blattner [1812-1888] brass
  Jacob Blattner [1812-1888] brass surveyor's compass, inscribed, "J Blattner, St Louis, MO"
• A Surveyor's Pocket Barometer Round
  A Surveyor's Pocket Barometer Round brass case compensated and with curved thermometer; signed on dial "A. & N. C. O. S. L." In a fitted brown leather box.
• TWO EARLY 20TH CENTURY SURVEYOR'S
  TWO EARLY 20TH CENTURY SURVEYOR'S TRANSITS Each instrument of brass and housed in a lidded dovetailed wooden box, the first marked "Pauth & Co. Washn D.C / No. 349" (scope 20 3/8 in. with eyepiece) (finish wear; old, toned surfaces); the second by Buff & Buff of Boston, the box lid with brass maker's plate (scope 15 in. with eyepiece) (spotting to optics, wear and chips to paint).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• FRENCH BRASS SURVEYOR'S
  FRENCH BRASS SURVEYOR'S GRAPHOMETERGood French Brass Surveyor's Graphometer , c. 1850, signed "Malizard, Optn., quai de l'horloge 37, Paris", two fixed vanes, two on rotating alidade, 180 degree scale running both ways, inset compass with needle lifter, ball joint, over unusual turned standard, cabriole legs , slipper feet, h. 13 in., w. 9 3/4 in., d. 8 1/2 in Provenance: Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA