A few examples of appraisal values for
THEODOLITE

• A theodolite on tripod stand by
  A theodolite on tripod stand by Carter Bower Cheltenham
• Two theodolites, Leitz double
  Two theodolites, Leitz double center theodolite, model TM 20C, serial number 113518, marked "Soukkisha Tokyo", in metal case, electronic distance meter marked "Red/Mini", Kodak eye-level tripod, original instruction manual, Possibly lacking several mounting elements ; Zeiss theodolite, unmarked, 10-1/4 in., in finger-jointed laminated oak case with Carl Zeiss label marked "Staatsbauschule Strasburg", serial number 2371, Case with several accessories, extensive veneer loss, replaced leather straps . The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• A 19th Century theodolite ''La
  A 19th Century theodolite ''La Filotecnica'' by Salmoiraghi Milan No. 35324 with revolving action 13.5ins high (uncased)
• La Filotecnica theodolite Ing. A.
  La Filotecnica theodolite Ing. A. Salmoiraghi Co., Milano #23066, circa 1900, lacquered and oxidized brass on wood with mahogany box and accessories. Tripod: 54"l Instrument: 15"h x 13"l Box: 13"h x 14"l x 7"w Condition: Wear consistent with age.
• ANTIQUE BRASS SURVEYOR'S
  ANTIQUE 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".
• SIGNED ENGLISH BRASS THEODOLITE
  SIGNED ENGLISH BRASS THEODOLITE IN CASE, C. 1820 English, circa 1820. Lacquered brass surveyor's theodolite or mining compass, having telescope, horizontal and vertical circle, magnifiers, bubble level, silvered dial and scales, and in original case with later mahogany base. Signed 'Shew London'. Provenance: Acquired from Dorotheum, Vienna, AT, Antique Scientific Instruments, Globes and Cameras, March 4, 2018, lot 509. Approx. h. 14"; case h. 6", w. 11.75", d. 9".
• LARGE ITALIAN PRECISION
  LARGE ITALIAN PRECISION THEODOLITE BY SALMOIRAGHIItalian, 19th century, brass construction, engraved "Ing. A. Salmoiraghi/Milano/7020", with numerous magnifiers and bubble levels, telescope with rack-and-pinion focusing, in fitted wooden case, butterfly constructed, with plaques reading "Tacheometro/7020/Salmoiraghi", theodolite 14-1/4 x 13 in. Condition: one lens with crack, slight tarnish, scratching, case with scratches, checking, slight separation at seams
• One-minute theodolite, marked "Wm
  One-minute theodolite, marked "Wm Wurdemann, Washington, D.C." and "U.S.C.S.", three-screw leveling base, 10-3/4 in. telescope, height 6-1/2 in., adjustable magnifier, dovetailed mahogany case with dovetailed interior tray, 8-1/4 x 19-3/4 x 5 in. Good condition, case probably mismatched. Skinner's, July 19, 1997, Lot 139; The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• WILD HEERBRUGG THEODOLITE, MODEL
  WILD HEERBRUGG THEODOLITE, MODEL T2, SERIAL NO: 57679, 1956 A Wild Heerbrugg theodolite, model T2, serial no: 57679, 1956.
• WILD HEERBRUGG THEODOLITE MODEL T1,
  WILD HEERBRUGG THEODOLITE MODEL T1, SERIAL NO: 13833 A Wild Heerbrugg theodolite model T1, serial no: 13833
• WILD HEERBRUGG THEODOLITE MODEL T2,
  WILD HEERBRUGG THEODOLITE MODEL T2, SERIAL NO: 12106 A Wild Heerbrugg theodolite Model T2, serial no: 12106
• A World War I Director
  A World War I Director theodolite, by E R Watts & Son, numbered 4904 and dated 1918, in a fitted case with spare lens
• GEORGE II-III BRASS 18-INCH
  GEORGE II-III BRASS 18-INCH GEODETIC THEODOLITE 18TH CENTURYGeorge II-III Brass 18-Inch Geodetic Theodolite, 18th Century The central plate pierced and engraved, complete with lenses, the base plate with three leveling screws and a central compass with spirit levels and engraved with two scroll calendar tables. Height: 18 in (45.7 cm); Greatest diameter: 13 in (33 cm)Property from the Colonel and Mrs. Arthur W.S. Herrington Trust
• 19TH C. ENGLISH BRASS THEODOLITE,
  19TH C. ENGLISH BRASS THEODOLITE, STANLEY & CO LONDONNorthwestern Europe, England, London, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a fine antique brass and glass theodolite or land surveying instrument by the Stanley & Co. of London to measure angles for building and construction. The instrument rests on a sturdy ring base that supports 3 tripodal legs that can be raised via screws so that the horizontal plane of the tribrach or plate is adjustable. The tribrach has a compass, bubble level, and the azimuth and elevation axes are measured with a vernier scale on either side via built-in magnify lenses. The telescope is on an articulating bracket that swivels and rotates on an axis, and a vertical disc contains another pair of vernier scales, magnifying lens, a second bubble level, and a mirror. The brass lens cap is attached and most parts and knobs: swivel, articulate, and / or rotate, and the bubble levels and compass function. Size: 5" L x 5.5" W x 13.75" H (12.7 cm x 14 cm x 34.9 cm) Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #168801 Condition: Mirror base is repaired and reattached with adhesive just above the screws, the rest of the instrument is intact. Use and age-related wear- surface nicks and abrasions. Compass and bubble levels still function, but the surveying ability has not been tested, Telescope lens is intact, and all pieces are adjustable. Dark patina and toning throughout.
• BRASS THEODOLITE, UNMARKEDBrass
  BRASS THEODOLITE, UNMARKEDBrass theodolite, unmarked. 12" t. In very good condition.
• Brass theodolite surveyors
  Brass theodolite surveyors transit by Cary London with compass, 19th c., incomplete, lacking telescope. 10"h x 6"dia Condition: Good.
• WILD HEERBRUGG THEODOLITE MODEL T2,
  WILD HEERBRUGG THEODOLITE MODEL T2, SERIAL NO: 45850 A Wild Heerbrugg theodolite model T2, serial no: 45850.
• WILD HEERBRUGG THEODOLITE MODEL T3,
  WILD HEERBRUGG THEODOLITE MODEL T3, SERIAL NO: 26757 A Wild Heerbrugg theodolite model T3, Serial no: 26757
• HILGER AND WATTS LTD NO. 1
  HILGER AND WATTS LTD NO. 1 MICROPTIC THEODOLITE Hilger and Watts LTD No. 1 microptic theodolite, serial no. 78939
• Kern DKM3 triangulation theodolite,
  Kern DKM3 triangulation theodolite, with optical micrometer, serial number 133050, height 6 in., marks for University of Minnesota, in metal case and original wooden crate and tripod, battery operated accessory and small tools, original instruction manual. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• E.R. WATTS & SON BRASS
  E.R. WATTS & SON BRASS THEODOLITE, C. 1917 E.R. Watts & Son (English, 1856-1969), circa 1917. Lacquered brass surveyor's theodolite having telescope, horizontal and vertical circle, magnifiers, bubble level, silvered scales, and in original case with two later mahogany bases. Signed 'E.R. Watts & Son/London/No 836' and 'Patent/114036/1917'. Provenance: Acquired from Dorotheum, Vienna, AT, Antique Scientific Instruments, Globes and Cameras, March 4, 2018, lot 508. Approx. h. 16"; the case h. 7.5", w. 16.875", d. 7.5".
• BRASS THEODOLITE BY JONES CIRCA
  BRASS THEODOLITE BY JONES CIRCA 1820 HEIGHT 6.5". DIAMETER 4". BOX HEIGHT 7". WIDTH 5". DEPTH 5".BRASS THEODOLITE BY JONES, Circa 1820, By Thomas Jones (England, 1806-1861). Signed on the bass plate "Thomas Jones 62 Charing Cross". Silvered compass mounted on the base, below a telescope mounted on racked arc with silvered 360-degree scale and vernier. Two spirit levels. Staff head mount. Original mahogany case with maker's label at the bottom. Dimensions: Height 6.5". Diameter 4". Box height 7". Width 5". Depth 5". Provenance: Sotheby's, London, 1994.The Kelton Collection of Marine Art & Artifacts.
• WILD HEERBRUGG THEODOLITE MODEL
  WILD HEERBRUGG THEODOLITE MODEL T3 SERIAL NUMBER 26389, VINTAGE 1951 Wild Heerbrugg Theodolite Model T3 Serial number 26389, vintage 1951
• WILD HEERBRUGG THEODOLITE MODEL
  WILD HEERBRUGG THEODOLITE MODEL T1 SERIAL NO: 31126 A Wild Heerbrugg theodolite model T1 serial no: 31126
• ENGLISH TROUGHTON & SIMMS LONDON
  ENGLISH TROUGHTON & SIMMS LONDON BRASS TRANSIT THEODOLITE, SURVEYING TELESCOPE, CA 1914 14 1/2"H X 11 1/2"W X 7"DEnglish Troughton & Simms London brass Transit Theodolite, surveying telescope, ca 1914, Dimensions: 14 1/2"H x 11 1/2"W x 7"D
• E. R. WATTS COMPANY MICROPTIC
  E. R. WATTS COMPANY MICROPTIC THEODOLITE E. R. Watts Company microptic theodolite, model no. 37845, 1940's vintage.
• Gurley 1937 balloon theodolite,
  Gurley 1937 balloon theodolite, dark green finish, serial number 371617, 8-1/2 in. tapered telescope with folding 2-3/4 in. sight, height 11-1/4 in., equipped with battery powered lighting system, flexible eyepiece, in dovetailed mahogany case with original Gurley plate and matching serial number, 13 x 12-1/2 x 12-1/4 in., sun shield. Excellent condition; case with normal wear. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• A Russian survey instrument in case
  A Russian survey instrument in case complete with compass needle vertical circle with lenses and toolkit.
• Kern construction theodolite, No.
  Kern construction theodolite, No. K0-S, serial number 360181, height 10 in., fitted case, instruction manual. Excellent condition. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• H.M. POOL THEODOLITE SURVEYOR'S
  H.M. POOL THEODOLITE SURVEYOR'S INSTRUMENT W/ XTRA Boston, Massachusetts,Circa 1900Exceptionally preserved instrument of solid brass with silver dial compass on original wooden tripod base, retains original instrument box.
• Black Lacquered Surveyor s
  Black Lacquered Surveyor s Transit Theodolite T. H. S. Co. c.1960 no. 37933 oak cased on wooden tripod base 15.5" (height) 39.4cm (height) 11.75" (width) 29.8cm (width) 8.12" (depth) 20.6cm (depth)
• 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.
• WILD HEERBRUGG THEODOLITE MODEL
  WILD HEERBRUGG THEODOLITE MODEL T3 SERIAL NO: 53157 A Wild Heerbrugg theodolite model T3 Serial no: 53157
• WILD HEERBRUGG THEODOLITE MODEL
  WILD HEERBRUGG THEODOLITE MODEL T16-68 MIL, FSN 6675-861-7939, CONTRA DSA 700-69-C-H549 A Wild Heerbrugg theodolite model T16-68 MIL, FSN 6675-861-7939, Contra DSA 700-69-C-H549
• L. 19TH FREDERICK ROBSON & CO.
  L. 19TH FREDERICK ROBSON & CO. TRANSIT THEODOLITE Frederick Robson & Co. (English, Newcastle Upon Tyne, founded 1867), late 19th to early 20th century. Black painted and brass transit theodolite having a having telescope, horizontal and vertical circle, magnifiers, bubble levels, silvered dial and scales, and in original case with assorted accessories. Signed to the dial. Provenance: Acquired from Anderson & Garland Auctioneers, Fine Art, March 21, 2017, lot 393. Approx. h. 17"; the case h. 9", w. 15.5", d. 13.75".
• French drum theodolite, circa 1870,
  French drum theodolite, circa 1870, made for Maximo Mandel, Buenos Aires, Argentina with lens cover and oak case with label. Instrument: 11'"h x 8"l Case: 13" x 7" x 9"