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Keuffel & Esser Surveying Transits

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Keuffel & Esser # 5165 Engineer's Locating Transit  The serial number on this nice looking and hard to find transit is 10973.  It can be found on the plate near the window and the patent dates this transit was manufactured under.  According to the chart it dates from 1905.  The compass needle measures 3 5/8" and is operable.  With its 9" scope, it is approx. the same size as the Preliminary transits above or the light mountain models.  A very nice instrument all in all.  The box is pretty nice, and I can supply a nice collapsible leg tripod for an additional $155.00     

Excellent  ..... $650.00     SOLD!                                  

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Keuffel & Esser & Y & S #5166 Special Survey Transit Serial # 62968   This is a very nice Preliminary Surveying Transit that carries both the well known name of  K & E and the lesser known but widely respected firm of Young & Sons a long established instrument making company from PA that K & E bought out in 1918.  This instrument was well cared for and shows little signs of use or abuse. This transit is basically the same size and design as the Light Mountain Transit, but was offered during its time for slightly less money.  The finishes are near fine, and all of adjusting screws move freely and the optics are clear.  Inside the box the label says this is a Special, and I assume that refers to the crosshair arrangement as it has in addition to the 3 horizontal and 1 vertical line that you would expect there are also 2 diagonal lines running in each direction as well.  All 3 of the bubbles are good, The compass is nice, the scales are nice, the 16oz bob is a Dietzgen, and the small feet are in the pouch to convert the base for tabletop use. The lens cap and sun shade are here as well.  All in all a great little piece in super condition.  Use it or display it in the collection it is ready for either.   Good++ ..... $695.00     SOLD!!   

 

K & E #5060 Engineer's Transit This is a very large and graphic transit. The scope measures 11".    The serial # is 63463 which would date this from approx 1936 according to the dating chart found on the Survey History.org site.   It does have one apology in that one of the 4 leveling screws is stripped and slides up and down in its hole.  The threads are worn, and i believe that simply replacing it will solve the problem.  The box is proper but beat up and very dirty.  The tripod size is 3 5/8 x 12.       

Good+ ..... $395.00       SOLD!          

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Keuffel & Esser # 5129 Preliminary Survey Transit  This is a nice looking transit that dates from approx 1918 as evidenced by the serial # 35,--- which is found on the compass face.  It is in overall very nice condition and has 90% or more of the black / bronzed  finish on most of the instrument.  The scope measures approx 8" long.  The compass is functional and the needle on this example measures about 3 1/2" .  On the side it has a  vertical half circle vernier which is 3 1/2" in Dia.  All screws and motions move freely and as they should.  The optics clear and clean.  The base measures 2 3/4", and the instrument weighs approx 8 lbs.  It is an ideal size for use or display.   A nice piece, in a hard to find size.      

Excellent  ..... $795.00   SOLD!

               

 

Keuffel & Esser # 5129 Preliminary Survey Transit  This is a great looking transit that dates from 1908 as evidenced by the serial # 16974 which is found both on the compass face and the Mahogany box.  It is in overall very nice condition and has 98% or more of the green lacquer finish on the scope portion.  The horizontal limb in its original brass finish has mellowed to a soft warm patina.   The compass is operational and the needle on this example measures about 2 3/4" .  It has a full vertical circle which is 3 1/2" in Dia.  All screws and motions move freely and as they should.  The optics and crosshairs are clear and clean.  The base measures 2 3/4", and the instrument weighs approx 8 lbs.  It is an ideal size for use or display and it is a great looker with its contrasting finishes.  A nice piece, in a hard to find size.    

Excellent  ..... $850.00    SOLD!!

 

 

Keuffel & Esser Paragon  Model # 74-0000 Engineers Transit  This Keuffel & Esser Paragon transit is a beautiful piece of engineering from the end of an era in the US. K & E's  Paragon transits were one of the last American made transits that were offered for sale in the United States, and this is one of the last of those.  The Keuffel & Esser Co. had had a long and notable run in the industry beginning as far back as the 1860's.   

This particular instrument has a additional history and provenance that sets it apart from  standard K & E Paragon transits you might find.  This Paragon transit was never sold by K & E and was originally used as an executive sales demonstrator until it was presented to the last acting president of the company Gary Wrench,  in 1982.  Included is its Rosewood Laminate carrying case, and a NOS collapsible leg transit that were given to the last president in appreciation for his services in the early 80's.  It has been on display for the last 25 or so years in Mr. Wrenches home and office.

The transit itself stands about 14" tall and it has a 12" scope.  The  4 1'2" verticle circle / vernier is engraved on silver to 1 minute.  The optics are clear and crisp.  The crosshairs present.  The compass works as it should and the serial number of 234,304 is on a label under the glass.  It has a 4" gold plated needle.  A fine instrument in superb condition that marks the end of an era and an American icon, the Keuffel & Esser Company. 

Gary Wrench, the past president mentioned above, and to whom this transit was presented has written a short story about the transit and his time at the company, and that can be found here.

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