A few examples of appraisal values for
TRANSIT WITH SIGHTING BARS

• 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.
• Two stadia end transits, both
  Two stadia end transits, both Keuffel & Esser: one with matte black finish, folding 1-5/8 in. sights, in leather case with brass adapter in case, excellent condition, lacking flap for leather case ; one with shiny black finish and marked "Pat Applied For", folding sights, brass adapter in leather pouch, finish with normal wear and scuffs, lacking case , both 10-3/8 in. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• Gurley transit with Smith's solar
  Gurley transit with Smith's solar attachment: aluminum with black finish and brass mounts, marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y. USA", marked on side "GA1795", circa 1952, 7-3/4 in. telescope, 3-1/2 in. needle, height 13 in., with Smith solar attachment, in dovetailed mahogany case with original Gurley label, serial number "GA1795", 16 x 11 x 11 in., oil, two sun shades, two brushes, screwdriver, four small wrenches, loupe, two extra eyepieces, K&E tripod with expandable legs. Transit and case in excellent condition, lacking plumb bob. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• 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."
• 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
• Gurley Light Mountain transit,
  Gurley Light Mountain transit, 7-7/8 in. telescope, 4 in. needle (no serial number found), 10 in., in tooled leather-covered mahogany case with Gurley label, 12 x 9-1/2 x 9-1/2 in., screwdriver, sun shield. Transit in good condition, leather case with tears and separations. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Three wooden transit tripods to
  Three wooden transit tripods to include a Dietzgen and two unmarked tripods one with S# 461556. All approximately 59"h Condition: Wear consistent with age, losses to leather straps.
• K&E transit, silvered face marked
  K&E transit, silvered face marked "Keuffel & Esser Company, serial number 29074", 1914, 7-5/8 in. telescope, 3-1/2 in. needle, height 10 in., original finger-jointed case, 11-3/4 x 10 x 6-3/4 in., red and white painted expanded leg tripod, sun shield. Transit in good condition, aluminum platform with later drilled holes, case in poor condition, partial original label. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• E.R. WATTS & SON
  E.R. WATTS & SON TRANSIT/THEODOLITEE.R. WATTS & SON TRANSIT/THEODOLITE, brass and copper construction, threaded tri-pod base, sight glass with flip up mirror. Includes original fitted mahogany case with makers name and 22/5/20 date. Instrument #7102.
• 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
• Vintage Swiss Wild Heerburgg T3
  Vintage Swiss Wild Heerburgg T3 Transitcirca 1950s maker's name and T3-165927 on right side of frame with 40x lens in place the instrument secured in its original bombshell case.16.5 in. with case.Possibly unused the paint and metallic surfaces showing little evidence of wear; two lens storage cylinders are empty; the underside of scope marked ''1 of 2'' with magic marker; the outer case has a few scuffs and a small push near the top.
• 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
• Brass surveyor's transit, level
  Brass surveyor's transit, level mounted to telescope tube, unmarked, 9-3/4" l
• Gurley transit, marked in block
  Gurley transit, marked in block letters "W. & L.E. Gurley Troy, N.Y. USA", brass and aluminum with black finish, serial number 39493, 1939, 8 in. telescope, 3-1/4 in. needle, height 12-1/2 in., in fitted mahogany case with brass plate, 15-1/2 x 9 x 9 in., sun shield, extended-leg oak tripod marked "X-6-L-2". Good condition, normal wear. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• 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).
• Gurley transit, aluminum with brass
  Gurley transit, aluminum with brass mounts, black finish, marked in block letters "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y. USA", serial number 462769, 10 in. telescope, 3-1/4 in. needle, height 14 in., dovetailed mahogany case with Gurley plate, plumb bob, with Dietzgen tripod, 60 in. Scope lacking attachment at top; case possibly older, interior in poor condition with added carpet. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• TRANSIT TRIPOD. Nineteenth century,
  TRANSIT TRIPOD. Nineteenth century, cherry. Bronze collar for transit. 61"l. overall.
• DIETZGEN TRANSIT Dietzgen
  DIETZGEN TRANSIT Dietzgen Transit, model No. 57919, series 6100.
• VINTAGE DIETZGEN TRANSIT A
  VINTAGE DIETZGEN TRANSIT A vintage Dietzgen Transit, Model No. 54572 ca. 1974.
• LIETZ SOKKISHA TRANSIT, MODEL NO:
  LIETZ SOKKISHA TRANSIT, MODEL NO: 44643 A Lietz Sokkisha Transit, model no: 44643
• K&E transit, brass with black
  K&E transit, brass with black paint, 11-1/2 in. telescope marked "K&E Company, New York", serial number 68161, 1938, 4-3/8 in. needle, height 13 in. in finger-jointed mahogany case with original plate and matching serial number, sun shield. Transit and case with normal wear, lacking plumb bob, other accessories. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• 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.
• 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.
• Buff & Buff double vernier transit,
  Buff & Buff double vernier transit, 12 in. scope above silvered dial marked "Buff & Buff Mfg. Co. Boston No. 1502", height 12-1/2 in., original mahogany case, 15 x 10 x 11-1/2 in., with original labels, sun shield, expanded-leg tripod, patent July 11, 1916. Brass with normal wear and patination, vertical vernier surface worn, case with normal wear. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Gurley transit, brass with dark
  Gurley transit, brass with dark green finish, face marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y.", serial number 222126, 1922, 7 in. telescope, 4-1/2 in. needle, height 10-1/2 in., in dovetailed mahogany case with original Gurley brass plate, screwdriver, sun shield, adjusting pins, wrench, with Gurley expanded-leg tripod. Good condition; case with minor scuffs and wear, lacking plumb bob. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Builder's transit, olive drab
  Builder's transit, olive drab painted aluminum frame, hinged swing-out locking mechanism, marked, "304.1" 10 in.brass telescope, height 6-1/2 in., dovetailed case, with David White compass with 2-1/8 in. needle, (mounts on top), scattered rust on base, otherwise good condition, case with wear and losses. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• 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.
• K&E transit, base marked "Keuffel &
  K&E transit, base marked "Keuffel & Esser Company, New York, 66988", 11 in. scope, 1-1/2 in. needle, height 7-3/4 in. replaced oak case, with trivet and sun shade, extended-leg tripod marked "K&E, New York No. 5181". Transit in good condition, leather straps and steel banding on tripod with some losses, case weathered and faded. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• 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
• 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.
• SCHIEBLE RAPID TRANSIT TROLLEY
  SCHIEBLE RAPID TRANSIT TROLLEY Pressed steel electric lights painted in green with yellow doors rubber tires one side has opening doors yellow clerestory. 21'' l. Scratches to paint paper decals added. (Good Cond.)
• CASED TROUGHTON & SIMMS TRANSIT
  CASED TROUGHTON & SIMMS TRANSIT SCOPE ON STAND LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY SCOPE HEIGHT APPROX. 9.75”. LENGTH 8.5”.CASED TROUGHTON & SIMMS TRANSIT SCOPE ON STAND, Late 19th/Early 20th Century, Walnut case. Dimensions: Scope height approx. 9.75". Length 8.5".