Antique Survey Tools
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
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Mid-19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Survey Tools
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Brass
Antique 1844 J Calvin Smith JH Colton Midwest United States Survey Map 27"
By J.H. Colton
Located in Dayton, OH
Surveys, Location of Cities, Towns, Villages, Post Hamlets, Canals, Rail and Stage Roads.
This striking
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1840s Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Paper
H 21 in W 26.5 in D 0.5 in
Field Artillery Theodolite by Srb & Stys of Prague, 1930s
Located in Doylestown, PA
instrument of bronze, brass and steel utilized by the Czech military for artillery surveying. In 1919
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Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Antique 19th Century Map of China by Blackie & Son, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
comprehensive survey of populated places at the time. The scale of miles is present at the bottom right
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1880s Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Alaska '1904'
Located in Langweer, NL
relies on data from both the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey; a significant
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Early 20th Century Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Paper
A Tallis Map of British Guiana with Colonial Vignettes and Other Landmarks, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
Tallis Series:**
The series produced by Robert Montgomery Martin provided an extensive survey of the
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1850s Antique Survey Tools
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Paper
H 14.26 in W 10.71 in D 0 in
Vintage Travelling Surveyor's Set, English, Pocket Drawing Instrument Case, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
desirable aged patina
Silver nickel tools in good order
Fold-over carry case finished in dark blue hues
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Early 20th Century British Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 8.27 in D 3.15 in
Authentic 1644 Janssonius Map of the Champagne Region (Campania) in France
Located in Langweer, NL
surveying, symbolizing the scientific endeavor of cartography. The elaborate compass rose and the scale bar
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1640s Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Paper
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H 21.86 in W 25.99 in D 0 in
Ancient Gaul: A Cartographic Overview of Gallic Tribes and Roman Provinces, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
throughout the map, along with a scale for distance measurement.
This map would be an invaluable tool for
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1880s Antique Survey Tools
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Paper
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H 15.56 in W 18.51 in D 0 in
Seminal guide to the East and West Indies, with 42 coloured maps and plates
By Jan Huygen van Linschoten
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
plates are colored by a contemporary hand. Near contemporary mottled calf, gold-tooled spine. [8], 206 pp
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Early 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Survey Tools
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Paper
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H 12.6 in W 8.27 in D 1.58 in
Cortesi's Masterpiece: A Comprehensive and Authoritative Map of Uruguay, 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
republic. Cortesi clearly had access to a vast archive of topographical surveys, as well as sea charts
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Early 20th Century Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Paper
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H 72.84 in W 50.79 in D 0.02 in
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Early 20th Century Table Shaped Brass Trivet, England circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The pierced rectangular top raised on four turned baluster shaped supports, the underside showing impressed British registry marks.
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Brass
A truly delightful miniature terrestrial pocket globe
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A truly delightful miniature terrestrial pocket globe in a celestial case, 3 inches / 6.8 cm. The globe consists of 12 wonderful varnished, engraved hand-coloured gores that stretch ...
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Mid-18th Century British Dutch Colonial Antique Survey Tools
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Other
1960-70s, Danish velour 2 seater sofa, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Cherry-red velour and beige furniture fabric. Removable double-sided seat cushions. Manufactured...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Survey Tools
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Velvet, Beech
Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
This leather sofa is upholstered in our high-grade Newport Toffee leather. With tightly tufted backrests and seat cushions with high-density foam, with natural finish brass nailhead ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Leather
Pair of Two Seat Mohair 'California' Sofas, Jacques Charpentier, Paris, 1970
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Superb and exclusive pair of two seat Mohair Velvet 'CALIFORNIA' sofas freshly reupholstered with Italian luxury Mohair Velvet fabric from Dedar Milano with inset stainless steel bas...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Survey Tools
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Stainless Steel
H 27.96 in W 55.52 in D 35.83 in
1970 Louis XV Style Curved Settee with Quilted Flamestitch Upholstery
Located in Morristown, NJ
A vintage Louis XV style curved settee with carved wood details. The sofa was upholstered in 1970 in flamestitch cotton fabric in a blue and peach colorway. The fabric has been hand ...
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1970s American Louis XV Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Pair, 18th Century French School Natura Morta Paintings - Museum Label
Located in Atlanta, GA
French School, circa 1780.
A phenomenal pair of 18th century French School Nautra Morta paintings on canvas. Each master work depicts a rich tapestry of romantic imagery including d...
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Survey Tools
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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
British Colonial Military Officer's Campaign Metal Field Desk
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare British colonial officer's campaign field desk on stand. Constructed from metal and brass featuring a royal blue painted finish with gilt highlights. The top opens to a fitted i...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Metal, Brass
World War 1 era (1914-18) Director No 5 Mark 1 Brass Artillery Director Gun/Case
Located in Canterbury, GB
A very rare and well preserved World War 1 era (1914-18) Director No 5 Mark 1 brass artillery director theodolite gun sight, (reference no.5 mk1) complete with wooden transit case. ...
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1910s Other Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Brass
H 9.85 in W 17.72 in D 8.67 in
Adams and Westlake Narrow Gauge Railroad Center Lamp
By William Adams and Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you are a Railroad collector then you already know just how rare this lamp is. Its a No.33 Center Oil Lamp. Its a short drop fixture specifically designed for narrow gauge railroa...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Brass
Custom Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
We offer an extensive collection and a fully customizable Chesterfield sofa program, made in America and produced within 8 weeks. Every element is customizable, from the leather or f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Leather
Antique Map of Western States, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa by A & C. Black, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Western States, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa with portions of Illinois & Indiana'. Original antique map of Western States, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota,...
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Late 19th Century Antique Survey Tools
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Paper
H 13 in W 17.52 in D 0.02 in
Isles of Enchantment: The Balearic Archipelago in 1902
Located in Langweer, NL
The Balearic Islands, Spain, from the year 1902. The title on the map is "ISLAS BALEARES 1902." This map illustrates the Balearic archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea, highlighting t...
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Early 1900s Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of the Baltimore-Washington Railroad, circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great print of the Baltimore-Washington Railroad
Steel engraving after the original drawing by W.H Bartlett
Published, circa 1850
Unframed.
Minor crease to top right corn...
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1850s English Other Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Paper
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H 6.25 in W 9.75 in D 0.07 in
Antique Map of St. Louis and Chicago
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The City of St. Louis Missouri - The City of Chicago Illinois'. Dual map on single page showing St. Louis and Chicago. Finely produced lithograph that was hand co...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Paper
1970 Louis XV Style Curved Settee with Quilted Flamestitch Upholstery
Located in Morristown, NJ
A vintage Louis XV style curved settee with carved wood details. The sofa was upholstered in 1970 in flamestitch cotton fabric in a blue and peach colorway. The fabric has been hand ...
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1970s American Louis XV Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
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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
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1820s Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Brass
H 61 in W 17.8 in D 27.5 in
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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1920s American Machine Age Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Iron
1870s Italian Theodolite Antique Earth Scientific Instrument of Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
tool was used by the Campobasso cadastre. This instrument has been used in terrestrial observations to
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1870s Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Brass
H 17.7 in W 9.1 in D 16 in
Surveyor, The Empire State Building, Photography by Lewis Wickes Hine
By Lewis Wickes Hine
Located in Rochester, NY
first to use photography as a tool for social reform during the first three decades of the 20th century
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Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Survey Tools
Jewish Baker, Vintage Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine
By Lewis Wickes Hine
Located in Rochester, NY
documentary photographer and sociologist, best known for being the first to use photography as a tool for
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Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Survey Tools
1900s Brass Theodolite Compass And Eccentric Telescope Signed SUSS Budapepest
Located in Milan, IT
insured by Lloyd's London.
Topography studies the tools, survey techniques, calculations and drawings
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Early 1900s Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Brass
1870s Theodolite Troughton & Simms Antique Scientific Instrument of Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
supplied his tools to many of the world's leading observers: Paris, Krakow, Brussels, Madras and Cadiz to
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1870s Antique Survey Tools
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Brass
H 18.5 in W 13.6 in D 15 in
Large Antique Dietzgen Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930
By Dietzgen
Located in San Francisco, CA
a supply house for engineering tools and a manufacturers’ representative in Chicago. Dietzgen
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Steel, Iron, Brass
Atwood's Pictorial Map of the United States, circa 1854
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
indicative of the generally poor knowledge of the Great Basin predating the Railroad Surveys being conducted
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1850s American Antique Survey Tools
1855 Pictorial Map of the United States, Pub by Ensign, Bridgman & Fanning
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Basin predating the Railroad Surveys being conducted as this map went to press. Salt Lake City itself is
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1850s American Antique Survey Tools
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Paper
"Journal of Major George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie" Limited Edition, 1865
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
came into contact with, his own fortification recommendations, and a map he surveyed while on the
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1860s American Antique Survey Tools
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Paper
H 9.5 in W 6 in D 1 in
1780s Cole Fecit Brass Antique Surveyor's Transit Theodolite Measurement Tool
Located in Milan, IT
, surveying techniques, calculus and plans to represent graphically in scale a part of the Earth surface on a
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1780s Antique Survey Tools
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Brass
H 7.5 in W 7.9 in D 7.9 in
Leather Bound History of England by David Hume and Tobias Smollett in 10 Volumes
By David Hume
Located in San Francisco, CA
bound in 3/4 tan leather with marbleized boards and endpapers and gilt tooled raised spines. Published
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Survey Tools
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Paper, Leather
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H 8.5 in W 5.75 in D 1.5 in
19th Century Coal Container by Henry Loveridge and Company
By Henry Loveridge & Co.
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
there. Merridale Works shown on the Ordnance Survey map of 1903. Perhaps significantly the map adds the
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19th Century British Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Wood
African-American Orphan, Washington, D.C, 1906; printed 1920s rare original
By Lewis Hine
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
National Child Labor Committee, contributing to exhibitions and the organization's publication, The Survey
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Early 20th Century Antique Survey Tools
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Silver Gelatin
19th Century English Pine Artist’s Lay Figure/Mannequin Roberson & Co.
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
includes a number of life-size lay figures (Woodcock 1998). For a detailed and well illustrated survey, see
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Survey Tools
Materials
Pine
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Antique Survey Tools For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique survey tools for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique survey tools was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and paper. Antique survey tools have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique survey tools made by folk art designers — as well as those associated with industrial — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique survey tools over the years, but those made by Dietzgen and J.H. Colton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Survey Tools?
Prices for antique survey tools start at $395 and top out at $15,987 with the average selling for $3,664.
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