English surveyor's compass,English surveyor's compass, 5-7/8 in. compass face marked "Spencer & Comp." (London, circa 1817), 5 in. needle, old unpolished brass surfaces, 6 x 15-1/4 in. Lacking case and tripod.
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
Surveyor's Level With Compass andSurveyor'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.
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.
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Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
A Russian survey instrument inA Russian survey instrument in case complete with compass needle vertical circle with lenses and toolkit.
Group of Four Vintage Surveyor'sGroup 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".
NAUTICAL COMPASS & SURVEYOR'S STATIONNAUTICAL COMPASS & SURVEYOR'S STATION POINTER 20th century; Wilcox & Crittenden binnacle type compass in wood box case, compass, 7 in. Diam., case, 5 1/4 in. H., 8 1/2 in. Sq., with engraved brass presentation plaque, marked 1963, and a Hughes & Son brass surveyor's station #1849, 18 in. L., with hinged lid wood storage box.
HOMECRAFTED SURVEYOR'S PEG TOPHOMECRAFTED SURVEYOR'S PEG TOP COMPASSca. 1850-1900; sawn and carved walnut boat shaped housing with lateral level central 1 1/2"d compass (hiker's type) and single mounted end line sight, 10 3/4"x 3 3/4"x 6"; Condition: missing secondary line sight, level is possible later addition
Three surveying compasses: oneThree 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
ENGRAVED SURVEYOR'S BRASS COMPASSENGRAVED SURVEYOR'S BRASS COMPASS IN BOX No maker's name evident, 2nd half 19th century, with folding vanes and a pair of levels; brass, the compass dial silvered, with niello engraving, 5 1/4 in. diam.; in a 6 x 7 1/2 in. box.
19TH CENTURY WILLIAM J. YOUNG SURVEYOR'S19TH CENTURY WILLIAM J. YOUNG SURVEYOR'S COMPASS Philadelphia, brass construction with steel dial marked by the maker; the instrument includes two sights, and two spirit levels.
British Colonial Brass CircumferentorBritish Colonial Brass Circumferentor Surveyor's Compass, P. Orr & Sons Ltd., Madras, India, late 19th century diameter 4.6 in — 11.7 cm
WOODEN FRAME SURVEYOR'S SIGHTINGWOODEN 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
SCOTTISH SURVEYOR'S COMPASS Mid-19thSCOTTISH SURVEYOR'S COMPASS Mid-19th century signed "James White / Glasgow," brass construction with glass over the dial, two sights, one spirit level to the underside of the casing, includes three screw-on brass tripod tips and a wooden carrying case.
ANTIQUE BRASS SURVEYOR'S COMPASS/THEODOLITEANTIQUE BRASS SURVEYOR'S COMPASS/THEODOLITE Quality Transit with compass and scope, marked W. & L.E. Gurley on the silvered dial. The company, in Troy, New York, produced precision instruments from 1852 to the present day. This theodolite is from around 1900, includes a wooden tripod and later plumb bob. No case. Roughly 13" x 13" x 8".
BRASS SURVEYOR'S COMPASS, 19THBRASS SURVEYOR'S COMPASS, 19TH C./ EARLY 20TH C., WITHOUT CASE BUT MOUNTED ON REMOVABLE BOARD, ETCHED SUNBURST AT CENTER SURROUNDED BY DEGREE AND DIRECTIONAL MARKERS, NO MAKER'S MARK VIEWED, BRASS WITH WEAR CONSISTENT...Brass surveyor's compass, 19th C./ early 20th C., without case but mounted on removable board, etched sunburst at center surrounded by degree and directional markers, no maker's mark viewed, brass with wear consistent with age and use, heavy wear and loss to board, sold as found, overall: 1 1/2" h. x 14 1/2" w. x 7" d.
AMERICAN COLONIAL PERIOD SURVEYOR'SAMERICAN COLONIAL PERIOD SURVEYOR'S COMPASS Anthony Ham, Philadelphia, circa 1750, marked "No. 23," with fixed upright vanes: Brass, the compass compartment silvered, with niello engraving; 12 5/8 in. L., 5 1/4 in. H., attached to wooden display base.
Brass Surveyors Sextant 8''Brass Surveyors Sextant 8''
Gurley surveyor's plain compass,Gurley surveyor's plain compass, silvered face marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy.N.Y.", two spirit levels, 3-7/8 in. needle, 6-3/8 in. sights, length 12-1/2 in. with 54 in. K&E Jacob's staff #5350. Compass in good condition, lacking case. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
MID-19TH CENTURY LEVI COLTON SURVEYOR'SMID-19TH CENTURY LEVI COLTON SURVEYOR'S COMPASS The steel dial marked "L. Colton New York," brass construction with two spirit levels, the instrument rests in the lower half of a shaped wooden case.
YOUNG AND SONS PHILADELPHIA SURVEYORSYOUNG AND SONS PHILADELPHIA SURVEYORS TRANSIT COMPASSExcellent condition with no damage or repairs. Please Email or call for a detailed condition report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. Packaging, Insurance, Handling And Shipping Are Done In House And Is 85.00 For This Item In The Continental U.S. Or You Are Welcome To Pick Up In Person Or Make Your Own Shipping Arrangements.
RARE MENDENHALL, LANCASTER #3 SURVEYOR'SRARE MENDENHALL, LANCASTER #3 SURVEYOR'S COMPASSca. 18th century- Revolutionary War era; post top compass with two brass tombstone arch top L mount lineal sight on brass arms, the compass with 5 3/8" dial with decorative engraved compass eight point star and signed by maker on nickel plated dial, crafted by Thomas Mendenhall who worked in Lancaster Boro 1770-1780 and Philadelphia after 1785, a noted watch, clock and instrument maker, 7"d base, 5 3/4"d, 12 3/4"x 9 1/2"; Condition: mounted for display on later turned wood display stand
TWO SURVEYORS TRANSITS. One inTWO 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.
LATE 19TH CENTURY GURLEY BRASSLATE 19TH CENTURY GURLEY BRASS SURVEYOR'S COMPASS The steel dial marked by maker W. & L. E. Gurley / Troy, N. Y. and also naming distributor Jas. W. Queen & Co. of Philadelphia; brass construction; the instrument includes two sights, two spirit levels, and a socket for mounting the unit to a tripod. Presented in its original fitted wooden case having the distributor's paper label affixed to the underside of the lid.
Surveyors mahogany ruler by CentralSurveyors 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.
ENGRAVED SURVEYOR'S BRASS COMPASSENGRAVED SURVEYOR'S BRASS COMPASS IN BOX W. and L.E. Gurley, Trot, NY, circa 1875, with folding vanes and two levels; brass, the compass compartment silvered and delicately engraved, 5 5/8 in. Diam.; in an oblong octagonal mahogany box with maker's pictorial label.
Jacob Blattner [1812-1888] brassJacob Blattner [1812-1888] brass surveyor's compass, inscribed, "J Blattner, St Louis, MO"
VINTAGE BRASS STANLEY LONDON COMPASSDESCRIPTION:VINTAGE BRASS STANLEY LONDON COMPASSDESCRIPTION: Vintage Brass Stand Surveying Compass. The side of the compass has an adjustable spirit level and the compass is mounted on a stand with three independently adjustable feet. The top of the lid contains a natural sine table and is labeled "Stanley London." CIRCA: 20th Century. ORIGIN: England. DIMENSIONS: H: 5" W: 4". CONDITION: Vintage condition. Rusted mirror. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. 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.Stanley London® compass
SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT - KY TIENSCHSURVEYOR'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.
C. L. BERGER & SONS ANTIQUE SURVEYORSC. 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.
ENGLISH BRASS UNIVERSAL COMPASSENGLISH BRASS UNIVERSAL COMPASS SUNDIALEnglish Brass Universal Compass Sundial , 19th c., hinged chapter ring engraved "Troughton & Simms/LONDON", 3 1/4 inch silvered dial engraved with compass rose; two levels, needle with lifter, folding gnomon and latitude arm, on threaded leveling feet, h. (open) 5 in ., dia. 5 1/2 in Provenance: Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA
19th c. American surveyors compass19th c. American surveyors compass marked ''B. Stancliffe Maker Philad.'' (Benjamin Stancliffe Philadelphia 1781-1834). Worked in Philad. from 1817-1828 on Walnut St. 12 3/4'' Length.
JOHN DAVIS'S BRASS SURVEYOR COMPASSJOHN DAVIS'S BRASS SURVEYOR COMPASS AND SCALEBrass surveyor compass and Gunter's Scale used by John Davis to survey Davidson County (Nashville) in the late 1700s. Brass Compass with engraved eight-point dial, with North indicated by a fleur-de-lis; the outer ring is divided into four 90-degree quadrants; steel directional needle on central brass post. No maker's mark. Retains partial wood cover. Dial 4 1/2" diameter, overall length 12". Wooden Gunter's Scale with incised markings, 24"L; label adhered in the 19th century identifies it as "Gunter's Scale, formerly owned by John Davis, Commissioned Surveyor, Davidson County 1792." Note: This instrument, a precursor of the slide rule, was used by surveyors, mechanics, craftsmen, and even retailers to make logarithmic and trigonometric calculations from the 1600s to the late 1800s. John Davis (1770-1853) fought as an adolescent in the Revolutionary War, and migrated to Tennessee in 1788. He found work surveying the land around Nashville and eventually became a prominent landholder himself. Provenance: the estate of John Davis descendant Sarah Hunter Hicks Green, formerly of Historic Devon Farm, Nashville, Tennessee. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Compass: Some expected wear and oxidation to brass arms, dial in good condition, appears in need of recalibration. Scale: some wear and age related oxidation, a few small stains.
Rare and important Goldsmith ChandleeRare and important Goldsmith Chandlee surveyor's compass, signed "Winchester," late 18th century, having it's original brass cover and wood field case, compass 14"l, crystal 6 1/4"dia, case 16 1/2" x 8"
CASED BRASS SURVEYOR’S COMPASSCASED BRASS SURVEYOR’S COMPASS 19TH CENTURY CASE HEIGHT 3.5”. WIDTH 16.5”. DEPTH 8.25”.CASED BRASS SURVEYOR'S COMPASS, 19th Century, Marked "B. Pike & Sons 166 Broadway". Mahogany case. Dimensions: Case height 3.5". Width 16.5". Depth 8.25".
Rare Young compass with telescope,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