A few examples of appraisal values for
SURVEYORS TRANSIT

• W&LE GURLEY SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT W&LE
  W&LE GURLEY SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT W&LE Gurley surveyor's transit
• KEUFFEL & ESSER PRELIMINARY
  KEUFFEL & ESSER PRELIMINARY SURVEY TRANSIT, NO. 164216Keuffel & Esser Preliminary Survey Transit, no. 164216,
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• KEUFFEL & ESSER SURVEYOR TRANSIT.
  KEUFFEL & ESSER SURVEYOR TRANSIT. American, mid 20th century. "Paragon" with level and compass. Minor wear. 13"h.
• 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."
• GURLEY BRASS CASED SURVEY TRANSIT
  GURLEY BRASS CASED SURVEY TRANSIT WITH WOOD BOXGurley Brass Cased Survey Transit in Original Wood Box. The scientific instrument brass transit has a black Japanned finish, is complete and in working order. Housed in the original fitted walnut box which measures 15.5 inches high. 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.
• STARRETT SURVEYORS TRANSIT NO.
  STARRETT SURVEYORS TRANSIT NO. 99F.Starrett Surveyors Transit No. 99F. With oak case and iron tripod base. Transit measures 12-1/2"l. Condition: : Good with wear.
• 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.
• EUGENE DIETZGEN SURVEYOR'S
  EUGENE DIETZGEN SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT IN CASE, 1912 Eugene Dietzgen Drafting Company (American, founded 1885), 1912. Lacquered brass surveyor's transit with monocular telescope and bubble level; in wooden case. Marked to base with serial number 3750. Approx. l. 18"; case, h. 10.25", w. 20.375", d. 6".
• "EUGENE DIETZGEN CO." SURVEYOR
  "EUGENE DIETZGEN CO." SURVEYOR TRANSIT. Mid 20th century. With compass and level. In a fitted case with additional engineering label on lid. Some wear. Fitted case, 16"h. 9"w. 13"d.
• PENNSYLVANIA POCKET SURVEYOR'S
  PENNSYLVANIA POCKET SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT. Second half 19th century. Small brass transit in case. Transit marked "C.A. Saxe Phila". Wear and loss to case. Case measures 1.25"h. 5.4"w. 3.25"d.
• W. & L.E. CASED GURLEY SURVEYORS
  W. & L.E. CASED GURLEY SURVEYORS LEVEL TRANSIT United States,20th CenturyOriginal dovetailed wood carry case.
• 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".
• CASED J. C. ULMER SURVEYORS
  CASED J. C. ULMER SURVEYORS TRANSIT, EARLY 20TH C.Cased J. C. Ulmer surveyors transit, early 20th c., with tripod, 18 1/4" l. Condition: Case lacking leather straps, As expected wear consistent with age and use.
• 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.
• 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".
• SURVEYOR’S TRANSIT SCOPE LONDON,
  SURVEYOR’S TRANSIT SCOPE LONDON, 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 8”. LENGTH 19.25”.SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT SCOPE, London, 19th Century, Marked "Thomas Jones 62 Charing Cross London". Dimensions: Height 8". Length 19.25".
• 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
• 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.
• 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".
• Brass surveyor's transit, level
  Brass surveyor's transit, level mounted to telescope tube, unmarked, 9-3/4" l
• KOLESCH & CO., NY BLACK ENAMELED
  KOLESCH & CO., NY BLACK ENAMELED BRASS MODEL 1868 SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT AND CASEKolesch & Co., NY Black Enameled Brass Model 1868 Surveyor's Transit and Case
• 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.
• 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".
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. SURVEY
  KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. SURVEY TRANSIT Serial no. 33306, brass construction, with original wooden box having 1958 repair ticket. Included are two unrelated wooden surveyor's tripods.
• Vintage A.S Aloe & Co Brass
  Vintage A.S Aloe & Co Brass Surveyors Transit - Measures 8''x16''
• TWO AMERICAN SURVEYOR TRANSITS.
  TWO AMERICAN SURVEYOR TRANSITS. Early 20th century. Brass in case with brass and paper labels for L. Beckman, Toledo, Ohio. 8.75"h. 14"l. The other marked for Davis White Co., Milwaukee. 9.5"h. 14"l. Both in fitted oak cases with leather straps and some accessories including plumbs.
• 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
• YOUNG AND SONS PHILADELPHIA
  YOUNG 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.