A few examples of appraisal values for
W E GURLEY TRANSIT

• W&LE GURLEY SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT
  W&LE GURLEY SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT W&LE Gurley surveyor's transit
• 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
• Gurley engineer's transit,
  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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Gurley explorer transit, face marked
  Gurley explorer transit, face marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y.", serial number 9588, 1909, 7 in. telescope, height 9-3/4 in., in leather-covered mahogany fitted case, exterior with brass Gurley label, 11 x 8-1/2 x 6 in., plumb bob, sun shield, screwdriver, two adjusting pins, expandable Gurley tripod, Excellent condition; case with repaired base with metal band, large stain, lacking portable magnifier. 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 face marked
  Gurley transit, silvered face marked in print "W. & L.E. Gurley Troy, N.Y.", serial number 2287, 1922, 7 in. telescope, 4-1/2 in. needle, height 10-1/4 in., in fitted and dovetailed mahogany case with Gurley brass label, 11-5/8 x 8-3/8 x 7-1/4 in., with screwdriver, extended-leg tripod. Good condition, tripod and case with normal wear. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Gurley transit, silvered compass
  Gurley transit, silvered compass face marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y.", serial number 12637, 1912, 8-1/2 in. telescope, 3-3/8 in. needle, height 11 in., in dovetailed mahogany case with Gurley label, 12-1/2 x 10 x 6-1/2 in., with 57 in. tripod. Tripod and case with normal wear, wear to vertical circle, otherwise good condition, lacking plumb bob. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• GURLEY BRASS SURVEYORS TRANSIT
  GURLEY BRASS SURVEYORS TRANSIT IN CASE: Brass transit marked W. & L. E. Gurley sold with original wood case. Transit measures 8 1/2'' x 21''. Case measures 9 1/2'' x 22 3/4'' x 5 3/4''.CONDITION: Note damage to case case missing one end. Optics will need a good cleaning.
• Gurley engineer's transit, double
  Gurley engineer's transit, double vernier, silvered face marked in script "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y.", serial number 11342, 1911, 11-3/4 in. telescope, 5 in. needle, height 13-3/4 in., Gurley tripod. Good condition, tripod and transit with normal wear and abrasions, lacking case, The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Gurley transit with Smith's
  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
• 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
• Gurley transit, silvered face marked
  Gurley transit, silvered face marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y.", 8 in. telescope, 4 in. needle, height 11-1/2 in., dovetailed mahogany case with original label and tooled leather cover, 13-1/2 x 10 x 8-3/4 in., with expandable Gurley oak tripod marked on top "Patent 16416, 1892". Interior of compass with some discoloration, vertical circle worn, otherwise good condition; case with wear and extensive separations. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, NY brass
  W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, NY brass engineers transit with original mahogany box with label and tripod. Transit: 9"h x 21"l x 4.5"dia Box: 11"h x 22.5"l x 5.75"d Tripod: 58.5"l 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.
• 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
• W.L. & E. Gurley brass and metal
  W.L. & E. Gurley brass and metal surveyor's transit in a fitted oak case late 19th century; face engraved ''W.L. & E. Gurley Troy N.Y. '' 11 in. H. case - 12 in. H. 10 in. W. Estimate $ 250-350 Scratches wear to metal; case - loss of leather handle discoloration scratches.
• Gurley single vernier transit,
  Gurley single vernier transit, silver face marked in script "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York", serial number 13124, 1913, 8-3/4 in. telescope, 3-1/2 in. needle, height 10-3/4 in., dovetailed mahogany case with original brass plate, Gurley label, 12 x 10 x 6-1/2 in., sun shade, plumb bob, expanding leg Gurley tripod with brass mounts. Good condition, case and tripod with normal wear. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Gurley Light Mountain solar transit,
  Gurley Light Mountain solar transit, with Burt solar attachment, marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York", 8-1/2 in. telescope, 4 in. needle, height 13-1/2 in., leather-covered mahogany case with impressed marks, screwdriver, sun shield, plumb bob, spare level, adjusting pins, Gurley tripod. Good condition, leather lid with separated seams; tripod with normal wear. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• W.L. Gurley, Troy NY brass surveyors
  W.L. Gurley, Troy NY brass surveyors transit (14"h x 8.5"w) in a mahogany box (14.5" x 9"w x 9"d). Condition: Box and instrument together by association, box lid does not close, strap broken, wear consistent with age.
• W. & L.E. GURLEY BRASS SURVEYOR'S
  W. & L.E. GURLEY BRASS SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT BASE TROY, NEW YORK, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY HEIGHT 6.25".W. & L.E. GURLEY BRASS SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT BASE, Troy, New York, Late 19th/Early 20th Century, Includes mounts but not scope. Brass dial engraved with directionals, a fleur-de-lis for north, and "W. & L.E. Gurley. Troy, N.Y.". Dimensions: Height 6.25".
• Gurley Light Mountain transit,
  Gurley Light Mountain transit, with Burt solar attachment, silvered dial marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York", marked on side "University of Dakota", Jones latitude arc marked "RM Jones Patent Jan. 16th 1883 No. 16", 8-1/8 in. telescope, 4 in. needle, height 13 in., in dovetailed mahogany case with Gurley paper label and sun shield, 12-3/4 x 9-1/4 x 7-1/2 in., with extentable tripod, brass clips marked "Gurley", 35 in. closed. Good condition, normal wear, case with stains and losses. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Two Gurley wood/brass expanding
  Two Gurley wood/brass expanding transit tripods, marked on legs; together with another model not marked. All approximately 38"l Condition: Wear consistent with age.
• Douglas Gorsline (American 1913
  Douglas Gorsline (American 1913 - 1985) ''Express Stop'' 1948 etching signed in pencil LR depicts individuals at a crowded subway station framed and matted under glass slight waving of paper minor wear to frame plate size: 6 1/4'' h. x 5 3/4'' w. [with accompanying paperwork]
• Gurley railroad compass, silvered
  Gurley railroad compass, silvered face marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y.", 7-3/4 in. calibrated sights, length 15-3/4 in., fitted mahogany case with original label, plumb bob, and adjusting pin. Compass in good condition, face with minor discoloration, case and strap in excellent condition, lacking tripod and several small accessories. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• 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.
• Gurley solar transit, silvered
  Gurley solar transit, silvered face marked in script "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y.", 11 in. telescope, 5 in. needle, height 17-1/2 in. with Burt solar attachment, fitted dovetailed mahogany case, original label, 12-3/4 x 14 x 9 in., sun shield, two tools, solar attachment in 7-3/4 in. wood case (smaller case fits inside larger case), with tripod, Good condition, case with original label with stains and damage, possibly lacking some accessories. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• VINTAGE DIETZGEN TRANSIT A vintage
  VINTAGE DIETZGEN TRANSIT A vintage Dietzgen Transit, Model No. 54572 ca. 1974.
• DIETZGEN TRANSIT Dietzgen Transit,
  DIETZGEN TRANSIT Dietzgen Transit, model No. 57919, series 6100.
• W. & L.E. Gurley labeled mahogany
  W. & L.E. Gurley labeled mahogany case with brass surveyors transit, probably by Gurley (unmarked). Case: 5"h x 13"w x 8.5"d Condition: Missing bracket box, wear consistent with age.
• 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 wye level, 17-1/2 in. telescope,
  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
• Gurley pocket railroad compass,
  Gurley pocket railroad compass, two spirit levels, folding 4-1/2 in.sights, face marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y.", 6-1/2 x 7-1/4 in., in fitted wooden case,with 55 in. tripod; with original label and tripod adapter. Compass in good condition, case with scuffs and normal wear, lacking strap, possibly lacking plumb bob. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Gurley drainage level, red-painted
  Gurley drainage level, red-painted brass, marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y.", patented October 16, 1883, marked "22", length 8-3/4 in., dovetailed mahogany case with original label and operational lock, three mounting accessories. Instrument and case in good condition, normal wear. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina