A few examples of appraisal values for
TRANSIT AND LEVEL

• 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."
• Three wood transit tripods, one
  Three wood transit tripods, one painted yellow, marked #3, and labeled "Level No. 1727 DSI-Sewers". All approximately 60"h Condition: Wear consistent with age.
• 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.
• Brass surveyor's transit, level
  Brass surveyor's transit, level mounted to telescope tube, unmarked, 9-3/4" l
• A W. and L.E. Gurley Surveyor's
  A W. and L.E. Gurley Surveyor's Transit Level Troy, New York, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Height 9 1/8 x length 24 inches.
• 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.
• Queen & Co. builder's transit (no
  Queen & Co. builder's transit (no compass), 8-1/2 in. telescope with spirit level, 6-1/4 in. circular base with single vernier, serial number 8364, original dovetailed mahogany case, 13 x 7-3/4 x 11 in., with sun shield, plumb bob, 56 in. tripod. Transit and tripod in good condition, lacking one spirit level. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• W. & L.E. CASED GURLEY SURVEYORS
  W. & L.E. CASED GURLEY SURVEYORS LEVEL TRANSIT United States,20th CenturyOriginal dovetailed wood carry case.
• Gurley transit, silvered surface
  Gurley transit, silvered surface with Gurley mark, serial number 221296, 1922, four-screw leveling base, 8-1/2 in. telescope, 4 in. needle, three fluid levels, height 10-1/2 in., Gurley dovetailed mahogany case, serial number 401089, 14-3/4 x 9 x 9 in. Transit and case in good condition, lacking accessories. 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.
• 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
• TRANSIT BY BUFF & BUFF
  TRANSIT BY BUFF & BUFF MANUFACTURING CO., BOSTON,1871-1898. Comes with original fitted case and instructions, and tripod. Instrument is approx. 9" high, 5 1/2" wide. Telescope is 7 1/2" long. Tripod is adjustable from 35" – 60" tall. In worn, worked condition. All elements functioning well. One tube which holds a spring is part of the leveling adjustment has come apart and needs to be soldered together. The transit has an erect 11" telescope, a 4 1/8" compass needle, and a 2 1/2" diameter half vertical vernier circle.
• 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.
• Gurley engineer's transit, face
  Gurley engineer's transit, face marked in script "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y.", bottom of leveling base marked with "E" and "38", circa 1873, 10-3/4 in. telescope, 5 in. needle, height 12 in., in dovetailed mahogany case with original Gurley label, tripod. Instrument in good condtiion, lacking accessories; case with oil stains, losses to label, separations, lacking latches and strap. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• DIETZGEN TRANSIT Dietzgen
  DIETZGEN TRANSIT Dietzgen Transit, model No. 57919, series 6100.
• Dietzgen surveyors transit, brass
  Dietzgen surveyors transit, brass and black (painted), 14.5"h x 11"l; together with an F. Weber Co., Philadelphia brass level, 6"h x 12"l; a brass scope, 8"l, and two transit bases (needle off).
• 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.
• TIENSCH LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
  TIENSCH LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY TRANSIT LEVEL COMPASSTiensch Louisville KY transit level compass. dial engraved with central fleur-de-lis at North, signed in the Southern quadrant, "A. Tiensch Louisville, KY", two functioning leveling vials, removable cap. Brass case stamped, "A. C. Schuman Louisville" twice adjacent to each leveling vial. 15 3/8"L x 6 1/8". Circa 1855. 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. Provenance - Lexington, Kentucky area collection. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Not tested for functionality
• Box Vintage Seattle Transit Time
  Box Vintage Seattle Transit Time Tables
• STARRETT NO. 99F VINTAGE TRANSIT
  STARRETT NO. 99F VINTAGE TRANSIT SCOPE WITH LEVEL, BOXPetite Massachusetts-made survey scope with cap, base, plumb. Made by one of America's longest running and most respected manufacturers of precision technical instruments, this Starrett model 99F scope comes with a shorty tribrach stand featuring heavy flip out legs -ideal for table-top display- working spirit level and rack focus, lens cap emblazoned with the company name and site, all set into a custom Starrett-signed box with a surveyor's plumb line.? This scope features many of the details which continue to make Starrett?a respected name in the field- chrome and steel construction, precision verniers, rugged construction. A unique and uniquely American piece of instrument. Artist: L.S. Starrett Co. Issued: Late 19th c. Dimensions: 14.25"L x 5.25"W x 9.5"H, in case Country of Origin: United States Condition: Overall good, age related wear
• LIETZ SOKKISHA TRANSIT, MODEL NO:
  LIETZ SOKKISHA TRANSIT, MODEL NO: 44643 A Lietz Sokkisha Transit, model no: 44643
• 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
• TRANSIT TRIPOD. Nineteenth century,
  TRANSIT TRIPOD. Nineteenth century, cherry. Bronze collar for transit. 61"l. overall.
• Three wood transit tripods, one
  Three wood transit tripods, one stamped B&L #8718 on leg. All approximately 57"h Condition: Wear consistent with age.
• W&LE GURLEY SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT W&LE
  W&LE GURLEY SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT W&LE Gurley surveyor's transit
• C. L. BERGER LEVEL C. L. Berger
  C. L. BERGER LEVEL C. L. Berger level
• Lot (2) early transits in
  Lot (2) early transits in original cases. One marked ''Starrett''.
• 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".
• Gurley transit, black-finished
  Gurley transit, black-finished aluminum with brass mounts, marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York", serial number 452410, 10-1/8 in. telescope, 3-1/4 in. needle, height 13-3/4 in., in dovetailed mahogany case, 16-1/2 x 10 x 10 in., sun shield, extended leg tripod, marked "Gurley Constant Level". Good condition, lacking some accessories; case with wear, replaced strap. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Warren-Knight Co., Philadelphia
  Warren-Knight Co., Philadelphia transit level, pat. Aug. 7, 1934, labeled "sterling" on compass face and numbered #8529, brass and black finish, in a mahogany case. Box: 8.5"h x 15.75"w x 8"d Condition: Discolored, scratches, dents, some paint loss to transit.
• VINTAGE DIETZGEN TRANSIT A
  VINTAGE DIETZGEN TRANSIT A vintage Dietzgen Transit, Model No. 54572 ca. 1974.
• 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.
• Three wood and brass transit
  Three wood and brass transit tripods, none marked. All approximately 56"h Condition: Wear consistent with age.
• Gurley wye level, 17-1/2 in.
  Gurley wye level, 17-1/2 in. telescope, black finish, Gurley mark with serial number GN0841, four-screw leveling base, dovetailed mahogany case with matching serial number, green-painted tripod, sun shade. Transit and case in good condition, strap torn The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Buff & Buff transit, compass marked
  Buff & Buff transit, compass marked "Buff & Buff Mfg. Co. 18144 Boston", three fluid levels, wooden base marked "Buff & Buff" serial number 18145, 12 in. telescope, 4-1/4 in. needle, height 12-3/4 in. dovetailed mahogany case with original paper labels and brass plate, 17-1/2 x 9 x 11 in., 6 in. brass plumb bob, key-style wrench, sun shield. Transit and case in good condition, scattered corrosion on telescope, minor chips and losses to case. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Teledyne Gurley transit, gray/green
  Teledyne Gurley transit, gray/green painted brass and aluminum, serial number 1491, 11-1/2 in. telescope, 3-1/2 in. needle, height 14-1/2 in., dovetailed mahogany case with metal label, interior marked "North Carolina Department of Transportation", 16-1/2 x 13-1/4 x 9-1/2 in., with plumb bob, with tripod marked inside cap "Brunson" and stenciled "US". Transit with some paint worn and removed, otherwise good condition; tripod with old green paint; case with normal wear, replaced strap. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina