Surveyor's / Engineer's / Builders,

Wye, Railroad, Dumpy Levels & Alidades

Small Sighting Compass w/ Tripod   This sighting compass is in nice original condition.  It is unmarked as to maker, but most of these are French.  Similar pieces were offered in all the Ameican makers catalogs.  It is about 4" Dia.

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CYN-SLC-1

Good+ ........$195.00   

K & E Surveyor's or Engineer's 18" WYE or Y Level This level is in good condition. The serial # is 38744 which would date this from 1920. Wye, Railroad and Dumpy style levels were used in situations where accurate &  long lines were needed. They make a very graphic statement and these larger ones look when displayed with their smaller brethren or by themselves in a display or collection. This one stores in the same fashion as the last one I had that was designated as a Railroad level, but this one does not carry that stamp. It is interesting that very early instruments often had lower bases that were detachable and stored in the box that way. Later most levels were made to fit their boxes as one unit, and then for some reason some models were made to travel in their boxes with the scope removed and set in its own carry spot in the box as is the case with this instrument.  The box is present, and in nice condition exhibiting just normal wear and tear that is to be expected from a used instrument.  All in all a nice piece.     Click for Pic      Click for Pic       Click for Pic        Click for Pic       Click for Pic 

CLM-sv-1

Good+ ........$350.00 

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Dietzgen Dumpy or Builders Level This level is in good condition.  The optics are bright and clear.  The crosshairs present.   I would estimate it dates from the 60's or so.    It is a precision built level that will be a great user for layouts and lines.  

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CLM-sv-2

Good+ ........$225.00 

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K & E High Post Alidade  This K & E Alidade is in good condition. The box is original and OK.  The matte green lacquer finish on the instrument is very nice.  The leather grip is nice.  The double butterfly vernier on the side is a feature you do not see very often.   Alidades were intended for use with plane tables and used in mapmaking and plan drawing.    The optics are good, and the level bubble full.  The small compass needle seems to be OK as well. 

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CLM-sv-3

Good+ ........$395.00        SOLD!

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Gurley Wye or Builders Level This 18" Gurley Wye level is in good condition. It is a precision built level that will be a great user for layouts and lines or will make a very nice and graphic display piece for the shelf or in the cabin.  The optics are clear, and the cross hairs present.  There is no tripod.

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AH-g-wye-1

Good+ ........$495.00 

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