A few examples of appraisal values for
W L GURLEY SURVEYOR

• W&LE GURLEY SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT W&LE
  W&LE GURLEY SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT W&LE Gurley surveyor's transit
• 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
• Mahogany surveyors box labeled W. &
  Mahogany surveyors box labeled W. & L.E. Gurley, unmarked brass scope 19"l; together with two other boxes labeled Gurley with ruler, tapes etc. Largest 6.5"h x 21"l x 10"w Condition: Scratches, dents, wear, losses.
• 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.
• W.&L.E. Gurley, Troy, NY, USA, 1845
  W.&L.E. Gurley, Troy, NY, USA, 1845 US Dept of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation #6445.12, stamped 1742 U.S.R.S. 60.25"h x 1.5"w x 2.5"d
• 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
• W.&.L.E. Gurley surveyors brass
  W.&.L.E. Gurley surveyors brass square in a mahogany case with a J.S.J. Lallie label, case is 2.5"h x 18.5"l x 8.5"w; together with a brass level 17.5"l. Condition: Wear consistent with age.
• 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.
• 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,
  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
• CASED W. & L.E. GURLEY SURVEYOR'S
  CASED W. & L.E. GURLEY SURVEYOR'S WYE LEVEL W/ TRIPOD Finely Crafted 19th c. Brass Telescoping Surveyor's Instrument by W. & L.E. Gurley of Troy, NY, in original fitted wooden case with affixed Gurley label and B.L. Makepeace (Boston) service label from 1912 and 1914, case: 5" high, 16 1/2" x 9 1/2"; and original tripod, 56" high folded.
• 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.
• W.L. Gurley, Troy NY brass
  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. CASED GURLEY SURVEYORS
  W. & L.E. CASED GURLEY SURVEYORS LEVEL TRANSIT United States,20th CenturyOriginal dovetailed wood carry case.
• 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.
• GURLEY SURVEYOR'S LEVEL WITH TRIPOD
  GURLEY SURVEYOR'S LEVEL WITH TRIPOD The top brass flats marked W. & L.E. GURLEY. TROY N.Y. and PATENTED OCT.16 1883, painted iron and brass construction with spirit level; includes tripod and wooden case with working key.
• W. & L.E. GURLEY SURVEYOR'S KIT AND
  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
• GURLEY BRASS RAILROAD - SURVEYOR
  GURLEY BRASS RAILROAD - SURVEYOR LEVEL, WITH CASEA large antique brass railroad or wye surveyors 19" level, stamped with maker's marks for W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy NY., together with stamped marks for Ledder & Probst, Boston Mass. Retaining its original fitted mahogany case with brass plaque numbered 4790, the interior retaining it original paper makers label, overall wear to case, losses to leather carrying strap, remnants of adhesive tape to scope. Case dimensions, 9.75" high x 21" wide x 5.75" deep.
• Gurley explorer transit, face
  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
• 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 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 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 drainage level,
  Gurley drainage level, green-painted brass, marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy N.Y.", patented 1883, length 8-5/8 in., fitted dovetailed mahogany case, two adapters, with tripod marked "U.W.T.E." (University of Wisconsin), with extra adapter, Good condition, normal wear, possibly lacking accessory. 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 pocket railroad compass, two
  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
• AMERICAN SURVEYOR ROD AND TARGET.
  AMERICAN SURVEYOR ROD AND TARGET. Third quarter-20th century. Maple rod marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, NY" with painted metal target. 82"h. including base.
• GURLEY BRASS SURVEYORS TRANSIT IN
  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 Light Mountain solar
  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
• 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. & 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".
• 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 Light Mountain transit, with
  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
• 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
• 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 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 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