A few examples of appraisal values for
W L E GURLEY COMPASS

• 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
• Gurley single vernier compass,
  Gurley single vernier compass, silvered face marked "W. & L.E. Gurley Troy, N.Y.", two spirit levels, 7-3/4 in. sights, 6 in. needle, length 15-1/2 in., with stiff-leg tripod and ball-and-socket adapter, old protractor (probably horn), dovetailed mahogany case with Gurley label. Compass in good condition, normal wear and abrasions, protractor with damage, case with normal scuffs and abrasions and possibly not original, replaced leather strap. 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 surveyor's plain compass,
  Gurley surveyor's plain compass, silvered face marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy.N.Y.", two spirit levels, 3-7/8 in. needle, 6-3/8 in. sights, length 12-1/2 in. with 54 in. K&E Jacob's staff #5350. Compass in good condition, lacking case. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Gurley brass compass, folding 4-1/2
  Gurley brass compass, folding 4-1/2 in. sights, two fluid levels, 5-1/4 x 5-5/8 in., 4-1/2 in. needle, in leather case and strap,marked "W&E Gurley, Troy NY", with ball-and-socket adapter. Good condition, minor corrosion, adhesive residue on back; case lacking pointed element on back, scuffs and 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 railroad compass, metal
  Gurley railroad compass, metal label "Built by Mechanician's Dept. College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Serial Number UW11282", silvered face marked "W. & L.W. Gurley Troy, N.Y.", two spirit levels, 7-1/2 in. sights, 5 in. needle, length 15-1/2 in., original dovetailed mahogany case with marks for University of Wisconsin and Gurley label, mounting adapter; attached information indicates five signatures inside bottom plate: A. Mueller 1915-1916, F.W. Keeler 1890, J.R. Young 1889, E.T.E. 1890 (compass not disassembled to confirm signatures). Good condition, base of compass with blackened surface, silvered face with corrosion, case with normal wear, scuffs and separations, replaced leather strap, lacking plumb bob. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• A W. and L.E. Gurley Cased Brass
  A W. and L.E. Gurley Cased Brass Compass Troy, New York, Circa 1880 Length 12 1/2 inches. Height of case 4 1/2 x width 13 3/4 x depth 6 1/2 inches.
• 1858 Gurley solar compass, marked
  1858 Gurley solar compass, marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y.", marked on interior "Geo Raymond, April 1858" (a shop foreman as late as 1879), 7-3/8 in. sights, length 14-3/8 in., in original dovetailed case, 11-1/4 x 15-1/2 x 7-1/2 in., original tripod with adapter and ball-and-socket mount; lot accompanied by detailed description written by Dale Beeks, March 21, 1996, "…Gurley first began production of the solar compass in 1858. This example is the earliest know Gurley Solar Compass..."; also accompanied by catalogue descriptions, photographs, other detailed information, and reprint of 1881 book by William A. Burt "A Key to the Solar Compass and Surveyor's Companion", Carben Reprints, 1978. Instrument and case in excellent condtion, some rebuilding of case interior. Dale Beeks; The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• LATE 19TH CENTURY GURLEY BRASS
  LATE 19TH CENTURY GURLEY BRASS SURVEYOR'S COMPASS The steel dial marked by maker W. & L. E. Gurley / Troy, N. Y. and also naming distributor Jas. W. Queen & Co. of Philadelphia; brass construction; the instrument includes two sights, two spirit levels, and a socket for mounting the unit to a tripod. Presented in its original fitted wooden case having the distributor's paper label affixed to the underside of the lid.
• Three compasses: Two Gurley pocket
  Three compasses: Two Gurley pocket compasses: one marked "US Engineer Department, W. & L.E. Gurley, New York, 1918", 3-1/4 x 3-1/4 in.; one 3-3/4 x 3-3/4 in., slight discoloration to face , both in walnut cases, cases with minor scuffs and normal wear ; K&E forester and geologist compass, serial number 31880, 3 in. needle, folding sights, aluminum base, 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 in., in K&E leather case, minor scuffs and normal wear, lacking adapter . (three pieces) The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Compass telescopic sight, marked
  Compass telescopic sight, marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York, Patented July 9, 1878", case and instrument marked in wax "2E130", 8-1/2 in. scope, in fitted mahogany case with label on front "Museum Piece". Excellent condition. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• W.L. GURLEY SMALL BOXED COMPASS
  W.L. GURLEY SMALL BOXED COMPASS TROY, NEW YORK, EARLY 20TH CENTURY HEIGHT 1.25”. WIDTH 3.25”. DEPTH 3.25”.W.L. GURLEY SMALL BOXED COMPASS, Troy, New York, Early 20th Century, Dimensions: Height 1.25". Width 3.25". Depth 3.25". Provenance: The Collection of Chuck and Jan Deluca.
• Gurley vernier compass, silvered
  Gurley vernier compass, silvered face marked "W. & L.W. Gurley Troy, N.Y.", two fluid levels, 7-3/4 in. sights, 6 in. needle, length 15-1/2 in., and stenciled "91", ball-and-socket adapter, and dovetailed mahogany case. Old unpolished surface, normal wear, silvered face with minor corrosion, lacking plumb bob and possibly other implements, label with extensive damage, adapter with minor tool marks, replaced leather strap, case with chips, losses, later refinishing. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• SURVEYOR'S BRASS POCKET COMPASS,
  SURVEYOR'S BRASS POCKET COMPASS, LATE 19TH C.Surveyor's brass pocket compass, late 19th c. , made by W. & L. E. Gurley, Troy, New York, with twin folding sighting vanes and detachable ball and socket tripod mount, in original fitted mahogany case with tool and paper label, 5 3/4" dia. Provenance: Francis P. Garvan; by descent in the family. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• W. & L.E. Gurley brass and metal
  W. & L.E. Gurley brass and metal surveyor's compass and a T. Underhill miniature brass telescope and tripod late 19th/early 20th century; 1) compass - with tripod attachment fitted wood case Gurley label on lid interior compass - 5 1/2 in. Diam. case - 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.; 2) miniature telescope - marked ''T. UNDERHILL ST. MARY'S GATE MANCHESTER '' - 15 1/2 in. fully extended with fitted leather-covered case - 4 1/2 x 3 in. Estimate $ 300-500 Compass - scratches pitting wear; wear to box; telescope - wear leather case - losses and wear.
• Compass telescopic sight; marked
  Compass telescopic sight; marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York Patented July 1878", 5 in. fluid level, 8-3/4 in. telescope, in fitted mahogany case, 3 x 9-1/2 x 4-1/2 in. Good condtiion. Skinner's July 1997, Lot 376; The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• W. & L.E. GURLEY SURVEYOR'S KIT
  W. & L.E. GURLEY SURVEYOR'S KIT AND SHIP'S COMPASSAmerican, late 19th/20th century, comprising: brass surveyor's compass in wood box, label for "W. & L.E. Gurley,/Manufacturers of/Civil Engineers and Surveyor's Instruments/Troy, N.Y. U.S.A", 1-1/2 x 5-1/8 x 4-5/8 in.; brass and metal ship's compass, unmarked, 4-3/4 x 8 in. Provenance: Private Collection Condition: some spotting and discoloration to brass elements; part of box lid broken but retained
• ENGRAVED SURVEYOR'S BRASS COMPASS
  ENGRAVED SURVEYOR'S BRASS COMPASS IN BOX W. and L.E. Gurley, Trot, NY, circa 1875, with folding vanes and two levels; brass, the compass compartment silvered and delicately engraved, 5 5/8 in. Diam.; in an oblong octagonal mahogany box with maker's pictorial label.
• 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
• Gurley Exploration level, marked
  Gurley Exploration level, marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y.", serial number 221867, 1922, 7 in. telescope, height 5-3/8 in., leather-covered fitted case, 6 x 8 x 4-1/2 in., brass plumb bob, two adjusting pins, sun shade, aluminum compass with 2-1/2 in. needle. Excellent condition; leather case with minor scuffs and normal wear, lacking strap. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Gurley drainage level, green-painted
  Gurley drainage level, green-painted brass, compass with 3 in. needle and silvered face, length 8-1/2 in., dovetailed mahogany case, brass plumb bob, screwdriver, adapter, brass leveling base with adjustors. Instrument and case in good condition, lacking strap. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• ANTIQUE BRASS SURVEYOR'S COMPASS/THEODOLITE
  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".
• Gurley alidade, two fluid levels
  Gurley alidade, two fluid levels (one bulls-eye), 8 in. telescope including right-angle eyepiece, mounted with Beaman stadia arc No. 890, patented 1906-1913, trough compass, 10 in. calibrated base marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y. 171178", height 4-1/4 in. Excellent condition, lacking case. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• W. & L.E. Gurley aluminum and brass
  W. & L.E. Gurley aluminum and brass theodolite and mahogany case with matching numbers of #251021, circa 1925, made for Southwestern Blue Print Co., Dallas, TX. Case: 15"h x 14"w x 9.5"d Condition: Case missing hasps, losses to accessories, otherwise compass and transit are in good condition.
• 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 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
• BENJAMIN COLE MAHOGANY CASED FIELD
  BENJAMIN COLE MAHOGANY CASED FIELD COMPASSGeorge II Mahogany Cased Field Compass , c. 1750, by Benjamin Cole, floral-engraved card signed "COLE FLEET Street London", engraved brass scale with 0-90 degrees at each quadrant, glazed, dia. of dial 5 in., box h. 1 in., w. 6 in., d. 6 1/8 in Provenance: Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA
• 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 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, 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
• Gimbaled bronze ship's compass
  Gimbaled bronze ship's compass by Iver C. Weilbach & Co. early 20th c. 8 3/8" dia. ?
• Gurley plane table alidade, 8-1/4
  Gurley plane table alidade, 8-1/4 in. telescope with 11 in. base marked "W. & L.E. Gurley Troy, N.Y. USA. 181587", 1918, Beaman stadia arc number 8193, patented 1906, two spirit levels, cased compass needle, leather case and strap. Good condition. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• W&LE GURLEY SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT
  W&LE GURLEY SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT W&LE Gurley surveyor's transit
• LIGNUM VITAE COMMEMORATIVE COMPASSRare
  LIGNUM VITAE COMMEMORATIVE COMPASSRare English Lignum Vitae Anglo-Egyptian War Commemorative Compass , 1882, solid barrel-form, incised detail, inset with compass, silver plate engraved "CONDOR/versus/MARABOUT/July 11, 1882", h. 6 1/4 in., dia. 3 1/4 in Provenance: The Parker Gallery, London; Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA
• Whitney surveyor's plain compass,
  Whitney surveyor's plain compass, marked "Thos. Whitney Maker, Philadelphia./558 Warranteed.", three spirit levels, 5 in. needle, 6-1/8 in. sights, length 13-3/4 in., in later poplar case. Compass in good condition, bull's-eye level lacking fluid, silvered face with slight corrosion and chip, base with minor dents, lacking tripod, compass cover and adapter. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina