Surveying Instrument
Antique Transit Theodolite, English, Surveying Instrument, Thornton, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique transit theodolite. An English, bronze and brass surveying instrument by AG
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 12.41 in W 7.09 in D 10.44 in
Holland Circle by Baumann and Kinzelbach
Located in New Orleans, LA
surveying and is a precursor to the theodolite, an optical instrument for measuring angles. Baumann and
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Antique 19th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
A land surveying square, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Octagonal brass land surveying square. Each side has a slot, which allows to aim the distance and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Danish 19th Century Brass Surveying or Level Tool on Tripod
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Surveyors tripod level tool from the late 19th century. The tripod is made of wood and the level is brass. The wood tripod is 39.75in high.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Keuffel & Esser Co Survey Transit Tripod Stand with Case Stick and Accessories
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Keuffel & Esser Co Survey Transit on Tripod Stand with Original Oak Wood Case and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
H 40 in W 12 in D 5 in
Antique J.C Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass In Original Mahogany Box
Located in New York, NY
Brass and steel survey transit and compass in the original mahogany box. Made by J.C Ulmer Co. Good
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810
By Cary
Located in Norwich, GB
surveying equipment.
Instruments made by William Cary were used around the world including Russia and
Category
Antique 1810s English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vtg David White Instrument Co Surveying Equipment Plane Utility Level Oak Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage David White Instrument Co surveying equipment plane utility level in oak case. Has not been
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Early 20th Century Industrial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
H 5 in W 11.5 in D 5.25 in
Reclaimed Red Granite Sundial with Negretti & Zambra Dial Plate
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
(active 1850-1985) were one of Britain’s leading manufacturers of scientific, mathematical and surveying
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sundials
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Granite, Metal, Bronze
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Jean Baptiste Van Lerberghe Theodolite - Circa 1700 to 1720
Located in Placerville, CA
this Theodolite for his own personal use. I've seen another very early and crude surveying instrument
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique J.C. Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass in Bergen & Sons Box
Located in Milan, OH
engineering. This extraordinary instrument boasts unparalleled functionality and timeless beauty, making it a
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Antique Early 1900s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Fine Vintage Japanese Surveyor's Transit Theodolite by Fuji Surveying Instrument
Located in Forney, TX
Surveying Instrument Co. Ginza, Tokyo for Ishikura & Co. Fukuoka, Japan. circa 1950s
Constructed in brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
H 17 in W 11 in D 9 in
1890 Antique Brass Level Watts & Sond London Mahogany Box, Surveyor Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
the 19th century. signed R. Watts & Sond London, manufacturers of theodolites and other surveying
Category
Antique 1890s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4.73 in W 11.62 in D 6.3 in
Mining Topographic Compass Davis & Son London First Half of the 1800s
Located in Milan, IT
1800s. It is a survey instrument, for measurement of horizontal and vertical angles and magnetic
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Antique 1840s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Topographic Compass, Wooden and Brass, of the Late 19th Century
By W. & L.E. Gurley
Located in Milan, IT
manufacturers of engineering and surveying instruments in the United States. Very good condition. Perfectly
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Antique 1880s American Scientific Instruments
Salmoiraghi Antique Brass Tacheometer, Surveying Measuring Instrument, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
, plumb line and other accessories.
It is a scientific instrument used in terrestrial observations for
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Antique 1860s Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 23.82 in W 8.08 in D 8.08 in
Important Charles C. Hutchinson Telescope
By Charles C. Hutchinson
Located in Peekskill, NY
imported and sold nautical and surveying instruments, charts, marine glasses, telescopes, and flags. It was
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Antique 19th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Important Charles C. Hutchinson Telescope - 69 Inches Long
By Charles C. Hutchinson
Located in Peekskill, NY
and sold nautical and surveying instruments, charts, marine glasses, telescopes, and flags. It was
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Antique 19th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Early Boston Made Hourglass or Sand Glass
By Samuel Thaxter
Located in Essex, MA
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(Reference: Smart, Charles E. "The Makers Of Surveying Instruments in America Since 1700" Troy, New York
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Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Blown Glass, Wood
American Mahogany Wood Antique Magnetic Binnacle Nautical Compass, circa 1896
Located in Milan, IT
. Hutchinson Nautical Instruments, as seller of nautical and surveying instruments,charts, marine glasses
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Antique 1890s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in
Survey Compass, made of Brass, 1932
By F.B. & S. 1932 Ltd.
Located in Milan, IT
Rare survey compass, brass with leather case, signed F.B. & S. 1932 ltd. Diameter of compass cm 10
Category
Vintage 1930s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1920 Dietz Adjustable Drafting Table
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in Surrey, BC
surveying instruments and related tools. The firm incorporated in 1892 under the name "The A. Lietz Company
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Vintage 1920s American Machine Age Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
J. H. Steward Pocket Military Compass c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
retailer of optical, scientific, military and surveying instruments. J.H. Steward was the head optician of
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Bulkhead Clock and Barometer Set by Heath & Co
By Heath & Co.
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Hezzanith) was founded 1845 and specialised in nautical and surveying instruments. The breadth of production
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Wall Clocks
Materials
Wood
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1915 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Located in Milan, IT
Rare magnetic nautical survey compass, brass, Cruchon & Emons Berne Swiss n. n. 54826 made in 1915
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Located in Milan, IT
Rare magnetic nautical survey compass, brass, Cruchon & Emons Berne Swiss n. 55929 made in 1918 for
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage nautical bearing magnetic compass, pocket made of brass, signed Cruchon & Emons Berne n. 24345 of 1918 made for the U.S. Engineer Corps. It is a small compass, diameter 5.3 c...
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
American Brass Surveying Transit Signed F. E. Brandis, Sons & Co. NY, Circa 1890
By Brandis and Son
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass surveying transit on oak tripod stand. F. E. Brandis, Sons & Co., was in business
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Antique 1890s American American Empire Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1870s, Brass Theodolite Ing. Salmoiraghi Milano Antique Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
half of the 19th century, complete with original oak box complete.
This instrument was used in
Category
Antique 1870s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 18.5 in W 10.3 in D 10.6 in
1870s Italian Theodolite Antique Earth Scientific Instrument of Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
measurements cm 35.5 x 30.5 x 23 inches 14 x 12 x 9.
Topography studies instruments, surveying techniques
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Antique 1870s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 17.7 in W 9.1 in D 16 in
1870s Theodolite Troughton & Simms Antique Scientific Instrument of Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
1922.
Topography studies instruments, surveying techniques, calculus and plans to represent
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Antique 1870s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 18.5 in W 13.6 in D 15 in
1918 Survey Magnetic Compass for U.S. Engineer Corps Antique Nautical Objects
Located in Milan, IT
Rare magnetic compass for nautical detection, of brass, signed Cruchon & Emons Berne n. 67770 of 1918 made for the U.S Engineer Corps. It is a small compass, diameter 5.3 cm - 2.1 in...
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Cased Antique Protractor 360 Degree Scientific Instrument Navigation, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
surveying or navigational purposes.
A super cased instrument ideal for use or presentation
Inscribed
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
H 0.79 in W 10.83 in D 10.83 in
1870s Brass Cathetometer Signed G. Coradi Zurich Antique Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
.
Topography studies instruments, surveying techniques, calculus and plans to represent graphically in scale a
Category
Antique 1780s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 13 in W 16.5 in D 5.1 in
1870s Small Brass Theodolite Kelvin & James White Antique Surveyor's Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
for reading the circles, triple level and tripod socket.
Topography studies instruments, surveying
Category
Antique 1870s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 9.8 in W 4.4 in D 10.15 in
Campbell Stokes Sunshine Recorder Instrument by Lawrence and Mayo, London
By Lawrence and Mayo
Located in Nantucket, MA
, Colombo, Rangoon and Singapore. Its reputation as high grade opticians and makers of best quality survey
Category
Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Rare 19th C English Octant by Spencer & Barrett
Located in Essex, MA
, Surveying instruments Commercial St. Boston".
Photos show 1/2 of box which is complete.
A similar
Category
Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Early 20th C. Keuffel & Esser Co. Drafting Table
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Surrey, BC
York, selling drawing materials and drafting supplies. In 1876, K & E started selling surveying
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine, Oak
1820s Rare Cittelli Milan Brass Wood Praetorian Tablet Antique Surveyor Tool
Located in Milan, IT
. Instrument for tracing and topographical surveying, complete with tripod in walnut and removable brass, base
Category
Antique 1820s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 61 in W 17.8 in D 27.5 in
Early 1900s Telescope Diopter Praetorian Tablet Secretan Paris Antique Surveyor
Located in Milan, IT
Secretan (1804-1867).
Topography studies instruments, surveying techniques, calculus and plans to
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Antique Early 1900s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 5.9 in W 4 in D 8.15 in
1870s Brass Clisigonimeter F. Miller Innsbruck Surveyor Measurement Instrumemt
Located in Milan, IT
x 2.8 inches.
Excellent condition, fully functional.
Topography studies instruments, surveying
Category
Antique 1870s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 2.8 in W 7.5 in D 8.2 in
Campbell Stokes Sunshine Recorder by Lawrence and Mayo, London
By Lawrence and Mayo
Located in Nantucket, MA
, Colombo, Rangoon and Singapore. Its reputation as high grade opticians and makers of best quality survey
Category
Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Large Antique Dietzgen Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930
By Dietzgen
Located in San Francisco, CA
manufacturing drawing boards, T-squares, surveying instruments, and other engineering supplies. The factory was
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron, Brass
1900s English Antique Brass Tacheometer, surveying instrument
Located in Milan, IT
English tacheometer made in the early 1900s, of brass, it is a geodetic and topographic instrument
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Signed American Brass Surveyor's Compass, New York, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
ran a small shop in New York City where he manufactured surveying instruments from 1825 until his
Category
Antique 19th Century American Scientific Instruments
Antique Field Sextant, English, Brass, Military Instrument, Stanley, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique field sextant. An English, brass military surveying instrument, by Stanley of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 2.96 in W 4.73 in D 4.93 in
Survey Compass, Brass with Leather Case, Signed Troughton & Simms Ltd
By Troughton & Simms London
Located in Milan, IT
Old survey compass, brass with leather case, signed Troughton & Simms Ltd London, early 1900
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Located in Milan, IT
Rare magnetic nautical survey compass, brass, Cruchon & Emons Berne Swiss made in 1918 for U.S
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Scientific Instruments
Antique English London-Made Brass Surveying Compass in Original Case, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Lond-made brass surveying compass in original case, circa 1880.
Made By J. and W.E
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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4 in W 12 in D 8 in
1940s Vintage Industrial Aluminum & Brass Apothecary Scale Balance with Weights
Located in Lafayette, IN
surveying instruments. In any event, the work was started on surveying instruments around 1903 or 1904, but
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 20 in W 18 in D 10 in
1780s Cole Fecit Brass Antique Surveyor's Transit Theodolite Measurement Tool
Located in Milan, IT
that can be replaced with a telescope and original wooden box. The instrument is fixed on a wooden
Category
Antique 1780s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 7.5 in W 7.9 in D 7.9 in
19th Century Antique Theodolite Burnished Brass Signed Pietro Sbisà OMS Florence
Located in Milan, IT
(look at the last picture).
Topography studies instruments, surveying techniques, calculus and plans to
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Antique 1860s Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Civil War Era Field Glasses by Queen & Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, gyroscopes, drawing and mathematical instruments, surveying instruments, and instruments for electrical
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Antique 1860s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Circa 1830s Lewis Michael Surveyors Compass
Located in Placerville, CA
surveying instruments, this compass has a few flaws worth noting. First, one of the sight vanes is bent very
Category
Antique 1830s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Small Size French Brass Sector by Hugé à Versailles, 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
attractive small-size (11,7 cm closed / 22,5 cm opened).
The sector is a classic surveying/military
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Imperial Japanese Army Weather Vane
Located in New York, NY
Made by A.N. Asakichi of Tokyo (which also produced surveying, weather, and drafting instruments
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
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Surveying Instrument For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic surveying instrument available at 1stDibs. A surveying instrument — often made from brass, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a surveying instrument — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A surveying instrument is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Brandis and Son, E. Vion Paris and F.B. & S. 1932 Ltd. each produced at least one beautiful surveying instrument that is worth considering.
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And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.
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Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.
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