S. Browning & Son Boston Survey Compass
Here is a very nice looking and at just over 12 inches a smaller than usual surveyors compass. The compass is in fine overall condition. The box has a label inside the lid that gives
information about what types of instruments Samuel Browning was making at the time.
The list included what he calls off as a Rittenhouse Nonius compasses.
Nonius being another word for vernier. Samuel Browning's'
working dates in Boston span from approx. 1813 to the early 1840s.
After that he spent time in Baltimore until his death in 1864. The compass face is 4" Dia. and the needle approx. 3 1/2" long. The face is very nicely engraved with a floral motif and a large Fleur De Lie at the North Point. Note that the compass mid points are called off and not North, South, East, and West. An interesting variation. The sight vanes fit well and are approx. 5" tall" tall. The compass needle measures swings to north and the lock operates. There are no levels, and I saw an ad for Brownings instruments saying he offered them as such. It comes with a nice knuckle joint staff adapter. The two thumbscrews to hold the sight vanes are the same size and interchangeable with a slightly different look. The box is nice. A nice looking early 20th century surveying instrument that will display nicely.
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KP-BROWN-COMP
Fine . . . . . . . $995.00
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K
& E / Keuffel & Esser Survey Compass
Here is an interesting and unusually small and lightweight surveyors compass at just
about 12 inches long. The box has a brass label with a serial #
28958 that matches the # under the glass. That would date this compass from shortly after the turn of
the century. It is in fine overall condition. The compass face is 4" Dia. The plate or arms are cast brass with an turned edge that gives it depth, and added strength as the arms are so thin. The sight vanes fit well and are 4 1/2" tall. The compass needle measures just under 4" swings to north and the lock operates. The level vials are located under the glass and are full. It comes with a nice knuckle joint staff adapter. The box is nice. A nice looking early 20th century surveying instrument that will display nicely.
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KP-KE-COMP
Good + . . . . . . . $695.00
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W.
& L. E. Gurley Survey Compass The box has a label for an outfit called Williams & Brown of Philadelphia.
The compass bears only the Gurley name. I could find few references to them in references or online.
They must have been an early and small Pennsylvania instrument distributer that were not around for long.The compass measures approx. 15 inches long. The compass needle swings to north and the lock operates. The level vials are full. The tally keeper is good. The sight vanes fit well. It comes with a nice knuckle joint staff adapter. The box is nice and the Williams & Brown label there is protected with a piece of plastic. A nice looking early 19th century surveying instrument that will look nice on display.
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MT-GUR-COMP-3
Good + . . . . . . $695.00
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Levels
Wye - Dumpy - Farm - Drainage etc.
C.
F. Richardson Survey Level Scope w/ Extra Level, Tripod & Box
An unusual piece by a relatively obscure level and tool maker that was
ultimately bought out by Goodell Pratt and Starrett. It is in very nice condition
and dates from the late 1800s. The box is original and OK. There are two of the special design 10" levels w/ cast in mounting points, and one 12" nickel plated scope that attaches to the top. The levels and scope are in fine condition. It will make for a nice display piece in a number of settings or would be perfect for re-enactments or things of that sort!! Graphic & Nice!!
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TX-R-LVL-BOX
Good + . . . . . . $495.00
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Starrett
101 C Surveying Level
Lightly
used. No legs or box. A nice condition display piece.Click For Pic Click For Pic Click For Pic Click For Pic
TX-STARRETT-SLVL
Fine . . . . . $75.00
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W.
& L. E. Gurley 20" Wye Level in Box
A nice looking large wye level by W. & L. E. Gurley the premier
makers of surveying instruments in America. It is in very nice condition.
The green lacquer finish is quite nice with a few rough spots. Crosshairs present, optics good. The
scope is approx. 20" long. Box is nice noting the swinging hooks
have gone missing. It will make for a nice display piece in a number of settings or would be
perfect for re-enactments or things of that sort!! Graphic & Nice!!
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MT-GWYE
Good + . . . . . . $395.00
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Keuffel
& Esser / K & E 12" Wye Level in Box
A nice looking smaller wye level by Keuffel & Esser one of the premier
surveying instruments makers in America. The serial # of 1403 would
date this from pre 1900. It is in very nice un-cleaned condition and has
developed a nice even patina. Crosshairs present, optics good. The
scope is approx. 11" long. It will make for a nice display in a number of settings or would be
perfect for re-enactments or things of that sort!! Nice!!
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SR-KE12-W
Fine . . . . . . $175.00
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Alidades
Gurley
Expedition Size Alidade in Leather Covered Box
The serial # of 272026 would
date this from 1927. It is in good condition. Crosshairs present, optics good. Good bubble. Compass
works. All
motions are free and smooth. The scope is approx. 10" long. The box is solid and shows age
and wear. Nice!!
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SR-G-ALI-27
Good + . . . . . . $225.00
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Gurley
High Post Alidade in Box
The serial # of 522385 would
date this from 1952. It is in good condition. Crosshairs present, optics good. Good bubble. Compass
works. All
motions are free. The scope is approx. 10" long. The box is
good. The striding level is present and OK, noting the release
button is missing. Nice!!
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SR-G-ALI-52
Good + . . . . . . $225.00
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K & E
- Keuffel & Esser High Post Alidade w/ Plane Table & Tripod
The serial # 84214
dates this High Post Alidade from 1943. The instrument is in nice condition with good clear
optics. All motions are free. There are two eyepieces.
It has been in storage for years, and there is some green tarnish showing
on brass parts that will easily clean. The striding level is present
and OK. The K & E Johnson Head collapsible leg tripod is in fine condition showing little if any signs of use. The 18 x 24" Plane Table is in like new condition. The alidade box is OK, but lost one layer of its Oak veneer ply cover on the top. Nice!!
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STOG-KE-AL-TP-PTBL
Good + . . . . . . 3 Pieces as a lot . . . . . . $575.00
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Union
Instrument Co. Alidade & Compass in Leather Covered Box
A nice looking set-up where both the folding arm alidade and compass
fit into the leather covered box. These were used in the field w/ a
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SR-UNION-ALA
Fine . . . . . . $50.00
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Pocket Compasses & Transits
D. W. Brunton
Pocket Transit / Compass by Ainsworth
Brunton Pocket Transit, by W.M. Ainsworth & Sons, Denver Colorado, Made In
USA. This pocket transit is in good operating and cosmetic condition. The
serial number #43759. This pocket transit has not been cleaned or touched-up in any way. It comes in a
proper leather case that is OK but well used. A history of Brunton and Ainsworth, including instruction on use can be found on line at the site / link https://oldtopographer.net/the-topographers-tools/brunton-pocket-transits/ A small snippet of Info from there is that Brunton the inventor contracted with Denver-based instrument maker William Ainsworth & Sons to produce the first pocket transits. Ainsworth remained the primary manufacturer of Brunton pocket transits until after WWII. In 1972 the Ainsworth company folded and the Brunton company was formed to continue production. Original Brunton compasses are still manufactured today in Riverton, Wyoming.
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JF-BCOMP-AIN
Fine . . . . . . $150.00
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K & E / Keuffel & Esser
K & E / Keuffel & Esser Brunton Pocket Transit / Compass
A Brunton Pocket Transit / Compass instrument offered by K & E.
It is identical in operation and design. This pocket transit is
in good operating condition noting the mirror could be replaced. A history of Brunton and Ainsworth, including instruction on use can be found on line at the site / link https://oldtopographer.net/the-topographers-tools/brunton-pocket-transits/
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JF-BCOMP-KE
Good + . . . . . . $100.00
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