A few examples of appraisal values for
TRANSIT WITHOUT SCOPE

• 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
• DIETZGEN TRANSIT Dietzgen
  DIETZGEN TRANSIT Dietzgen Transit, model No. 57919, series 6100.
• Lot (2) early transits in
  Lot (2) early transits in original cases. One marked ''Starrett''.
• WATERCOLOUR OF THE "TRANSIT"A
  WATERCOLOUR OF THE "TRANSIT"A marine watercolour of the working ferry "Transit." with a tugboat in the background, by Adolf Ruoff, 1905. Good detail with the "Transit" pennant on the mast and the Canadian Ensign at the stern. Foxing from the original wooden backing. Signed and dated 12/22/1905. H: 18"; W: 27" (at sight).
• Brass surveyor's transit, level
  Brass surveyor's transit, level mounted to telescope tube, unmarked, 9-3/4" l
• 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.
• VINTAGE DIETZGEN TRANSIT A
  VINTAGE DIETZGEN TRANSIT A vintage Dietzgen Transit, Model No. 54572 ca. 1974.
• TRANSIT TRIPOD. Nineteenth century,
  TRANSIT TRIPOD. Nineteenth century, cherry. Bronze collar for transit. 61"l. overall.
• 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".
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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).
• 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
• LIETZ SOKKISHA TRANSIT, MODEL NO:
  LIETZ SOKKISHA TRANSIT, MODEL NO: 44643 A Lietz Sokkisha Transit, model no: 44643
• 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).
• Three wood and brass transit
  Three wood and brass transit tripods, none marked. All approximately 56"h Condition: Wear consistent with age.
• 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".
• 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&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,
• 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.
• 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.
• 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".
• 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
• 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
• CASED TROUGHTON & SIMMS BRASS
  CASED TROUGHTON & SIMMS BRASS TRANSIT SCOPE LONDON, 19TH CENTURY CASE HEIGHT 5.5”. WIDTH 12.5”. DEPTH 8.5”.CASED TROUGHTON & SIMMS BRASS TRANSIT SCOPE, London, 19th Century, Marked "Troughton & Simms, London". Retail label "Hughes Owens Co. Limited Winnipeg" on case interior. Dimensions: Case height 5.5". Width 12.5". Depth 8.5".
• 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.
• 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
• KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. TRANSIT,
  KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. TRANSIT, ENCASEDKeuffel & Esser Co. Transit, Encased,
• 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.
• 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
• 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."
• VINTAGE KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. TRANSIT
  VINTAGE KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. TRANSIT Vintage Keuffel & Esser Co. Transit, Model No. 71343, from 1939.
• 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
• PAINTED TRANSIT TRIPOD.
  PAINTED TRANSIT TRIPOD. Nineteenth century. Bronze collar with threaded post for transit. Old green over red paint. Wear. 54.5"l. overall.