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Surveyors Level

Early 19th century brass surveyor's level with compass
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century brass surveyor's level with telescope, compass and spirit level. With
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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton & Simms, London
By Troughton & Simms London
Located in Norwich, GB
Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton & Simms, London Sixteen inch extending telescope with
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Vintage Surveyor's Level, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Engineering, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage surveyor's level. An English, brass scientific instrument with enamelled finish
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Mid-20th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Halden & Sons
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique surveyor's level. An English, brass scientific instrument by J. Halden & Sons of
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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Oxidised Surveyors Level by Reid and Young
Located in Norwich, GB
Oxidised surveyors level by Reid and Young Mounted on a circular base with threaded aperture or
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Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Surveyor's Level or Theodolite by W.F. Stanley, London, in Original Fitted Box
By W. F. Stanley
Located in Austin, TX
A fine working English surveyor's theodolite or transit instrument (aka a dumpy level or surveyors
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Metal, Brass

UK 1870 Brass Topographic Level, Antique Surveyor Measurement Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Telescope topographic level of brass, it is an instrument consisting of a telescope fixed parallel
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Antique 1860s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1870 Antique Burnished Brass W F Stanley Level Surveyor Measurement Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Topographic level signed W.F Stanley of burnished brass, from the second half of the 19th century
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Antique 1870s British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Estate American Surveyor's Transit Level in Original Fitted Oak Box, 1930s-1940s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate American surveyor's transit level in original fitted oak box and signed "BOSTROM- BRODY mf6
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Mid-20th Century American Scientific Instruments

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Oak

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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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Folk Art Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

20th Century English Theodolite by W.F. Stanley London in Original Wooden Box
By W. F. Stanley
Located in Sofia, BG
20th century English surveyor's theodolite or transit instrument of brass by W.F. Stanley (Optical
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Jean Baptiste Van Lerberghe Theodolite - Circa 1700 to 1720
Located in Placerville, CA
what this Jean Baptiste Van Lerberghe did for living. I suspect he might have been a surveyor and made
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Antique Early 18th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Regency Period Gentlman Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
excellent condition. The subject of the painting portrays a distinguished gentleman, possibly a surveyor
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Regency Period Gentlman Painting
Regency Period Gentlman Painting
H 34.26 in W 27.96 in D 2.37 in
Langlois Graphometer - Circa 1730
Located in Placerville, CA
time period. 3. This Graphometer has a wonderful design and exhibits a very high level of engraving
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Antique Early 18th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Second Ed., Tipped-in Signature, 1850
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
books promoted books and new authors to a wider audience and on a national level. This is the second
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Antique 1850s American Books

Materials

Paper

Barclays Bank 1964 architectural drawing. Design by JDM Harvey, London, England
By John Dean Monroe Harvey
Located in London, GB
details. The figures and cars at ground level turn an architectural drawing of a bank into a lively set
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1960s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Pencil

Primary Triangulation Between the Hudson and St. Croix Rivers
Located in Florham Park, NJ
, was the second Coast Survey Superintendent. Bache was a physicist, scientist, and surveyor who
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Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

1861 Topographical Map of the District of Columbia, by Boschke, Antique Map
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
the field. The roads were measured by two parties, one with transit and chain, the other with a level
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Antique 1860s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

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Located in Firenze, IT
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Peter Shire Exp Signed Post Modern Ceramic California Pottery Splatter Cup, 1979
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
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Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage pantagraph. An English, brass scientific mapping instrument, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. Fascinating scale and mechanical interest Displays a...
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Circular Sextant, Decorative Piece, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
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Antique Art Deco Epstein Manner Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar 1920s
Located in London, GB
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Walnut

Pair of Paris Porcelain Three-Footed Gilded Coffee Cups. Empire Period
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
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Porcelain

Riley Coffee Cup, Gilt Chevron Zigzag Pattern, Regency, circa 1815
By J&R Riley
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful coffee cup and saucer made by Riley in about 1815, decorated in a striking gilt chevron pattern with a rather psychedelic zigzag effect. The John & Richard Ril...
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Telescope with Tripod, Metal, Decorative Object
Located in Madrid, ES
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T. Cooke London Brass Prismatic Nautical Navigation Compass with Stand
By T. Cooke & Sons Ltd.
Located in Dayton, OH
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Brass

Vintage Rolling Rule English Brass Scientific Instrument, Navigation, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London, having a mahogany barrel with a thumb wheel to the side of the main barrel, supported on a solid brass tripod s...
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Nautical Log in Its Wooden Box to Measure Boats Speed Walker Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Log of brass signed Walker’s Excelsior IV Patent Log, For Yacht, Motor Launches and Fishing Craft from the early 1900s. It is an ancient nautical instrument, which measured the dist...
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Brass

Antique Japonisme Moriage Dragon Ware Cup in Black, 1920s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
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Vintage Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand
Located in North York, ON
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Metal, Brass

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Surveyors Levels
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A collection of three telescopic surveyors levels to include three early 20th century levels of
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Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Surveyors Levels
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Antique 19th Century English Brass Surveyor's Level, circa 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century English Brass Surveyor's Level signed J & W.E. Archbutt, London, circa 1890
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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Theodolite, Desk, Ornament, William Stanley
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique surveyor's level. An English, brass theodolite desk ornament by William Stanley
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique French Nickel-Plated Brass Surveyor's Level 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a rare and interesting decorative French nickel plated brass surveyors level, mid-19th
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Antique 1850s French Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Nickel

Vintage Surveyors Level in Case, Scientific Instrument, John Davis and Son c1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage surveyor's level in case, an English scientific instrument, an item of surveying
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Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Bronze

Antique W & L.E Gurley Troy N.Y Surveyors Transit Compass Scope Tripod Stand
By W. & L.E. Gurley
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique surveyor’s level transit signed W & L.E Gurley, Troy NY. Made from oak, brass and glass
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Early 20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Vintage Sight Level, English, Brass, Handheld Surveyor's Instrument, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage sight level. An English, brass handheld surveyor's instrument, dating to the
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Early 20th Century European Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Brass

1890 Antique Brass Level Watts & Sond London Mahogany Box, Surveyor Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Telescope topographic level, made of brass with base with three leveling screws, from the end of
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Antique 1890s British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Beautiful Circa 1830s Lewis Michael Surveyors Compass
Located in Placerville, CA
In an article published in The American Surveyor (Winter 2007), Jeff Lock, noted Colonial
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Antique 1830s American Scientific Instruments

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Brass

1850 Italian Brass Square Measurement Surveyor Instrument, Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Brass square surveyor, Italian manufacture of the mid-19th century. Very good condition. Measures
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Antique 1850s Italian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Surveyor's Theodolite, English, Brass Compass, Oak Case, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique surveyor's theodolite. An English, brass instrument in oak case by Troughton and
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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Fine Vintage Japanese Surveyor's Transit Theodolite by Fuji Surveying Instrument
Located in Forney, TX
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Early 1930s Antique Italian Surveyor Measurement Instrument La Filotecnica Milan
Located in Milan, IT
Topographic level signed La Filotecnica Ing. A. Salmoiraghi Milano N. 19971 of burnished brass
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1870s Small Brass Theodolite Kelvin & James White Antique Surveyor's Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
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Antique 1870s Scientific Instruments

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Brass

19th Century Antique Brass USA Surveyor Measurement Instrument F.H Temple Boston
Located in Milan, IT
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1820s Rare Cittelli Milan Brass Wood Praetorian Tablet Antique Surveyor Tool
Located in Milan, IT
fixing screws, telescope diopter with ruler and sights, level, plumb line, square, recall whistle
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Antique 1820s Scientific Instruments

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American Transit with Case, circa 1900
By The L. Beckmann Co.
Located in Surrey, BC
Toledo, Ohio in 1914. Mr. Beckmann came to the United States in 1870. He started making transits, levels
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PORTRAIT OF THE HON. WILLIAM NAPIER (1730-1775), THREE-QUARTER LENGTH
By George Knapton
Located in London, GB
Knapton to compile a catalogue of the Royal Collection, and Knapton was later (in 1765) appointed Surveyor
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Located in GB
CBE (1905–1984) was a Chartered Surveyor and Property Entrepreneur from Crouch End, London. He was an
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Troughton and Simms London Surveyor's Level in Mahogany Case
By Troughton & Simms London
Located in San Mateo, CA
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Antique Early 1900s English Other Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Vintage Surveyors Level, English, Brass, Theodolite, Ornament, ER Watts, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage surveyor's level. An English, brass and alloy theodolite, perfect as desk
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Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Vintage Gurley Surveyor Transit Level with Original Box
By Gurley Engineering Instruments
Located in North York, ON
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Topographic Brass Level Surveyor Instrument by Stanley circa 1870 Mahogany Box
Located in Milan, IT
Topographic level signed W.F. Stanley London of black painted brass, from the second half of the
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Antique 1870s British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

1780s Cole Fecit Brass Antique Surveyor's Transit Theodolite Measurement Tool
Located in Milan, IT
circle and telescope with level, and reading with vernier. nstrument measures cm 20x20 h 19 - inches
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Antique 1780s Scientific Instruments

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Brass

1860 Antique Surveyor's Brass Burnished Transit Tacheometer by C. Merli Milano
Located in Milan, IT
, graduated vertical circle and horizontal circle and double level. In excellent condition, fully functional
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Antique 1860s Italian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Dramatic Adirondack Great Camp Style Horned Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
features two hard to find 18 inch diameter milk glass shades. It hangs from 4 stick and loop surveyor
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Nantucket: Davis' Shoal
By Lieutenant Charles Davis
Located in Florham Park, NJ
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JDM Harvey 'Design for Modernist Building' (1965) gouache architectural drawing
By John Dean Monroe Harvey
Located in London, GB
architectural observation and design with incidental details. The figures at ground level, combined with the
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JDM Harvey architectural drawing of a Modernist London building design 1954
By John Dean Monroe Harvey
Located in London, GB
observation and design with incidental details. The figures at ground level, combined with the various open
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19th Century French Antique Surveyor's Level in Wooden Box
Located in Coral Gables, FL
19th Century French Antique Surveyor's Instruments Box
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Floor Lamp from Adjustable Surveyor's Tripod of Wood and Steel
Located in Madison, WI
Floor lamp fabricated from adjustable David White surveyor tripod. Legs of white tubular steel and
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20th Century American Floor Lamps

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Brass, Steel

16th Century Dragon, Henry VII Lady Chapel, Westminster Abbey
Located in Matlock, Derbyshire
master masons, carvers and sculptors, under the direct supervision of the Abbey’s Surveyor Of The Fabric
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8.5 Foot Tall 17th Century Portrait Oil Painting of Sir Christopher Wren
By Sir Peter Lely
Located in Gallatin, TN
crouched down until he was on a level with his Surveyor and strutted about saying, “Ay, Ay, Sir Christopher
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Located in Gallatin, TN
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Vintage Surveyors Staff in Mahogany and Brass
Located in Heath, MA
Vintage surveyors staff or levelling rod, circa 1940, encased in mahogany with brass reinforcements
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Floor Lamp Fashioned from Surveyor's Tripod with Telescoping Brass Hardware
Located in Madison, WI
Floor lamp from surveyor's tripod includes brass telescope and hardware including internal level
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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Floor Lamp from Adjustable Surveyor's Tripod of Wood and Steel
Located in Madison, WI
Floor lamp fabricated from a surveyor's tripod of adjustable wooden legs in weather-worn red and
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Vintage 1970s American Industrial Floor Lamps

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Brass, Steel

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Surveyors Level For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the surveyors level you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every surveyors level was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer surveyors level, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A surveyors level made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one surveyors level that is appealing in its simplicity, but Troughton & Simms London and Gurley Engineering Instruments produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Surveyors Level?

The average selling price for a surveyors level at 1stDibs is $1,186, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $2,866 for the highest priced.

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