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 Antique & Vintage
Levels & Inclinometers

Davis Level & Tool Co.
Levels & Inclinometers


L. L. Davis 15 Salesman Sample / Display Model #6 Mahogany Level15" L. L. Davis Salesman Sample / Display Model #6  Mahogany Level  This is a rare L. L. Davis level!! L. L. Davis Salesman Sample / Display Model #6 15 Inch Mahogany Level The back side is factory cut away to show the prospective customer or tool buyer how L. L. Davis was going the extra mile in the design of the vial holders offered in their line of wooden levels with adjustable vials. It is 15" long.

The top plate is marked with the patent date of March 17 1867. One of the brass end plates is marked with the model # 6. The overall condition is very nice with a few stray scratches in the original finish. There are remains of the original paper label on the backside, but it is not readable. Different - RARE & Nice!!

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Fine . . . . . $ 950.00

CON-DAVIS-SS6

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Davis Level & Tool Co. Adjustable Spirit Level Mantle Clock InclinometerDavis Level & Tool Co. Adjustable Spirit Level Mantle Clock Inclinometer  This one has a top screw and the side stop adjust screws also are vertical. Lots of original paint. Overall very nice condition.

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TX-DAVIS-MCL

Good + . . . . . $195.00

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Davis Level & Tool Co. Adjustable Spirit Level / Mantle Clock InclinometerDavis Level & Tool Co. Adjustable Spirit Level / Mantle Clock Inclinometer  This one has a top screw and the side stop adjust screws also are vertical. Lots of original paint and gold decoration. Overall very nice condition.

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B-DLVL-MC-1

Good + . . . . . $250.00

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Davis Level & Tool Co. 12 Inch Cast Iron Inclinometer / Adjustable Spirit LevelDavis Level & Tool Co. 12 Inch Cast Iron Inclinometer / Adjustable Spirit Level Info on the front dial plate. One Patent Date. Early mark. This 12" Davis Inclinometer Level looks good. It would clean to be even nicer. It has been sitting on a shelf for 40 some years and is dusty. Good corners. Good bubble. I see no broken filigree in the webbing. Japanning is over 90%. Nice!!

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B-DLT-12INC

Good + . . . . . . $195.00

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2 Davis Level & Tool Co. 18 Inch Cast Iron Inclinometer / Adjustable Spirit Levels2 Davis Level & Tool Co. 18 Inch Cast Iron Inclinometer / Adjustable Spirit Levels Both are nice.  In front is a very nice standard size 18" Inclinometer / Adjustable Spirit Level. It is in very nice condition and damage free.

The back one is an superb and much rarer 18" tall frame model. It has an amazing amount of original gold highlights on both the front and back. Be sure to view all the close-up pics of it.  i have never had one this nice before.

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B-DLT-18INC                                   B-DLT-18INC-TF

18" . . . . . Good + . . . . . . $195.00

18" TF . . . . . . . Fine . . . . . . $495.00         SOLD!!

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2 Davis 24" Inch Cast Iron Inclinometer / Adjustable Spirit Levels2 Davis 24" Inch Cast Iron Inclinometer / Adjustable Spirit Levels Both are nice. On top is a very nice L.L. Davis Level & Tool Co Tall Frame with remains of gold decoration. The corners are good, and the bubble is good. The pointer is nice as well.

The bottom one is a very nice standard size 24" Inclinometer / Adjustable Spirit Level. It is very nice and damage free.

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B-DLT-24INC                      B-DLT-24INC-TF

24" . . . . . Good + . . . . . . $295.00

24" TF . . . . . . . Fine . . . . . . $695.00

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L. L. Davis 24 Inch Cast Iron Inclinometer LevelL. L. Davis 24 Inch Cast Iron "Tall Frame" Inclinometer Level Marked with L. L. Davis Adjustable Spirit Level and 2 patent dates on the vial holder. Super condition with traces of gold highlights remaining. No chips, breaks, or damage to the filigree. There is a hairline corner crack across one top rail corner that never came loose or was repaired, but you can see the hairline. There is also a small chip at another corner. Nice.

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TXS-LLDV-TF24-INC

Good + . . . . . $375.00

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L. L. Davis 24 Inch "Tall Frame" Inclinometer LevelL. L. Davis 24 Inch "Tall Frame" Inclinometer Level Marked with L. L. Davis Adjustable Spirit Level and 2 patent dates on the vial holder. Super condition. Harder to find than the cast iron tall frame version.  This is a very nice example.

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TXS-LLDV-TF24-WD

Fine . . . . . $675.00

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Wooden Davis Inclinometer Level6 Wooden Davis Inclinometer Levels I am going to list these Davis Inclinometers individually. Most are pretty nice. A couple are very nice. Some are Rosewood others the more typical Mahogany. There is one very nice tall frame in Rosewood.

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TX-WDAVIS-1                TX-WDAVIS-2           TX-WDAVIS-3              TX-WDAVIS-4  SOLD!!             TX-WDAVIS-5  SOLD!!           TX-WDAVIS-6         SOLD!!

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1 . . . . . $695.00
2  No. 14 . . . . . $595.00
3  No. 14 . . . . . $395.00
4 . . . . . $295.00          SOLD!!
5 . . . . . $395.00          SOLD!!
6 . . . . . $250.00         SOLD!!

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Stanley Rule & Level Co.
Wood & Metal
Levels & Inclinometers




Stanley 12" No. 98 Brass Bound Rosewood LevelStanley 12" No. 98 Brass Bound Rosewood Level Very nice!!

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B-S98-12-LVL

Good + . . . . . $395.00            SOLD!!

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Stanley 18" No. 98 Brass Bound Rosewood LevelStanley 18" No. 98 Brass Bound Rosewood Level Very nice!!

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B-S98-18-LVL

Good + . . . . . $395.00            SOLD!!

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Stanley No. 138 Level Sights in BoxStanley No. 138 Level Sights in Box These are for either wood or metal levels. Well over 98% original japanning. Sweetheart era. They look to be NOS / Never used. Minty nice!!

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B-S138-BOX

Fine +. . . . . $40.00

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Stanley No. 208 Level Vials in BoxStanley No. 208 Level Vials in Box  Several sizes.  $5.00 each or

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B-S208-BOX

Fine . . . . . $20.00 the Lot

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Wood & Metal Levels & Inclinometers
by Other Makers


Rosewood & Brass Level in Original Leather Case18" Rosewood & Brass Level in Original Leather Case A beautiful piece of craftsmanship!!  This unusual 18" Rosewood level has wonderful brass plates on the top and sides.  The body is more square and heavier than typical.  It measures approx. 1 3/8" x 1 5/8". The leather case is in great condition as well with good seams and stitching. A one of a kind piece.  

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GL-R-LVL-C

Fine . . . . . . $275.00

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W.S. Batchelder Level - Inclinometer - Square Patented 1867 by G.L. ChamberlinW.S. Batchelder Level - Inclinometer - Square Patented 1867 by G.L. Chamberlin A rare combination inclinometer level & square. Bar stamp with Batchelder maker and location is there but faint. Note the cutouts. Both level vials are good. Nice enough!!

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TX-LVL-BATCH-2

Good + . . . . . . $350.00

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 W. B. Melick 1889 Patent "GRAVITY CLINOMETER" InclinometerW. B. Melick 1889 Patent "GRAVITY CLINOMETER" Inclinometer  This is very nice `24″ example of a W. B. Melick 1889 Patent "GRAVITY CLINOMETER" Inclinometer. This great looking  inclinometer / level was granted a patent on December 3, 1889  to St. Louis, Missouri inventor W.B. Melick. In addition to wooden models like this there are also metal mantle clock versions, and different styles of wooden ones as well.

This 24" wood-bodied inclinometer features a spring-activated dial inclinometer that can be stopped at specific measurements by a push button in the back of the tool and on the front. There is lots of info inscribed on the dial face as shown in the pictures. The inclinometer face is very nice as is the cover plate. The overall condition of the wood body is very nice. Different and Nice!!

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TX-MELICK-INC

Fine . . . . . $300.00

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Gibson Plumb & Level MFG. Co, InclinometerGibson Plumb & Level MFG. Co, Inclinometer  This is very nice `30″ example of a Gibson Plumb & Level MFG. Co, Gravity Inclinometer. This great looking inclinometer / level by William Gibson of Enid, Oklahoma Territory was granted a patent on June 25, 1907. It is marked on the top plate with patent info and the company name.

This 30" wood-bodied inclinometer features a gravity dial inclinometer that can be read from either side. The overall condition of the wood body is very nice. Different and Nice!!

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TX-GIBSON-INC

Fine . . . . . $350.00

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Stratton Bros No. 10 Brass Bound Mahogany Machinist LevelStratton Bros No. 10 Brass Bound Mahogany 8" Machinist Level   Nice overall condition.

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B-STRATTON-8

Good + . . . . . $150.00

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Stanley 12" No. 98 Brass Bound Rosewood LevelStratton Brothers 12" No. 10 Brass Bound Rosewood Level Very nice!!

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B-STRAT-10-12LVL

Fine . . . . . $250.00

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