Surveyors Transit
Keuffel & Esser Co. Surveyor's Transit
Located in Savannah, GA
A 1912 Keuffel & Esser Co. railroad surveyor's transit.
Includes outfitted mahogany case. All
Category
Vintage 1910s American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
H 12 in W 6 in D 5 in
English or French Antique Brass Surveyor's Transit Theodolite, last quarter 19th
Located in Atlanta, GA
read directly to computer memory.
In a transit theodolite, the telescope is short enough to rotate
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Keuffel & Esser Co. Military Transit Surveyor Telescope
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Keuffel & Effer Co. military transit surveyor. It consists of a compass and a telescope
Category
20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 5.75 in W 12.25 in D 3 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 5.12 in W 17.72 in D 5.12 in
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
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Langlois Graphometer - Circa 1730
Located in Placerville, CA
early instruments in my opinion. In theory a surveyor could read angles to six minutes of a degree with
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Benjamin Pike & Sons (New York) Circa 1850 Theodolite
Located in Placerville, CA
British-like theodolites, and these American makers did not make very many of them. American surveyors
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique 1860s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 53.25 in W 53.75 in D 3.5 in
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1860s Torricellian Barometer Oak Wood Negretti & Zambra Old Weather Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Torricellian barometer of oak wood, signed Negretti & Zambra London from the second half of the 19th century, complete with reading vernier for checking the pressure variation and th...
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Antique 1860s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
H 38.59 in W 10.63 in D 1.97 in
Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Meissen porcelain ‘Gold Dragon’ pattern three-piece garniture.
A Meissen porcelain reticulated three-piece basket Garniture and stands.
Late 1800s, blue crossed swords marks ...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Display Cabinet
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Display Cabinet
Black & Gold Decoration,
Moulded & Shaped cornice,
Single Centre Door with three quarter glazed Bevelled Glass,
Chinoiserie p...
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Antique Early 1900s British Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Stanley 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Stanley 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser. Featuring a straight line design, nine equally sized drawers for storage, recessed handles for easy opening,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Big Size Vintage Gilt Bronze Silver Sword from China Original Sword
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This antique Chinese bronze sword is very well preserved, it has excellent copper quality, fine structure, mellow patina, smooth, and sharp edge. The blade of this sword is longer; t...
Category
Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
No Reserve
H 2.37 in W 24.41 in D 2.37 in
Vintage Prosthetic Foot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage authentic prosthetic foot. Interesting piece of medical history. Great vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Rubber
8 Vols. Edward Gibbon, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Located in New York, NY
8 Volumes. Edward Gibbon, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Bound in full tan calf with the covers displaying a floral border and a central crest, both gilt-to...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Books
Materials
Leather
H 1.25 in W 8.25 in D 5.25 in
French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Group "The Abduction of the Sabine Women"
By Pierre Loison 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and Monumental French 19th century patinated bronze group Titled "The Abduction of the Sabine Women" after a model by Pierre Loison (French, 1816-1886), depicting a young...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mannerist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 54.75 in W 22 in D 24 in
Bakelite Box for Martougin Chocolat, 1920s, Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bakelite box for Martougin Chocolat Belgium.
A stylish Art Deco bonbon box made of bakelite.
This box for Belgian chocolat dates circa 1920s.
It's a chocolate storage box or cho...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bakelite
Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique surveyor's compass originates from Scotland and dates to approximately 1880 and made in the period Victorian style. The compass case is composed of solid brass with a me...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
Induction Coil or Sled Antique Scientific Instrument by Du Bois Reymond 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Induction coil by Du Bois Reymond, also known as Sled of the Du Bois Reymond system designed around 1870 during electrophysiology studies by Emil Du Boid Reymond (1818-1896) known Ge...
Category
Antique 1870s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 5.12 in W 15.75 in D 5.71 in
Vintage Rolling Rule English Brass Scientific Instrument, Navigation, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage rolling rule. An English, brass scientific instrument to aid navigation, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.
Attractive period instrument
Displays a des...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.99 in W 17.92 in D 2.56 in
Cult Saber, Yoruba Symbol, circa 1860, Nigeria
Located in Paris, FR
Cult saber, Yoruba symbol
circa 1860
Nigeria
Wrought iron with delicate sculptures
A similar sword is in a French Museum in Paris, Musée du Quai Branly
It's a donation fro...
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
Large Kienzle Mid-Century GMT Heavy Brass World Time Zone Table Clock & Manual
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large table or desk clock was made by the well known Kienzle clock company of Germany and dates to approximately 1970 and done in a Mid Century Modern style. The clock case is c...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
H 11.5 in W 10 in D 2.39 in
19th Century Huanghuali Chinese Opium Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully carved scale box from the much desired Huanghuali wood.
These scales were originally used to weigh herbs, medicines, and precious metals, but are known as opium scales, f...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central Europe. This kind of items are used as teaching material in German schools or as showp...
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20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
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Bronze Surveyor's Transit
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bronze surveyor's transit mounted on wood stand. Fully restored. Made by Keuffel & Esser Co.
Category
20th Century American Scientific Instruments
Wood and Brass Surveyor's Transit Scope Tripod, c.1940
By Dietzgen
Located in San Francisco, CA
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These are original wood surveyor's transit scope tripod with solid brass accents.
Contact
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Copper
Surveyors Transit, British, Antique, Brass with Wood Legs, Marked London
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An old Surveyor's Transit from London. All brass and mounted on wood legs. Signed Troughton & Sims
Category
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
20th Century English Surveyor's Transit Wood and Brass Original
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mid-20th century antique transit. All brass metal working. Has the makers name of Troughton
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
Fine Vintage Japanese Surveyor's Transit Theodolite by Fuji Surveying Instrument
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce fine quality surveyor's / engineer's transit theodolite scientific instrument by Fuji
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
H 17 in W 11 in D 9 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
American Transit with Case, circa 1900
By The L. Beckmann Co.
Located in Surrey, BC
Very nice collection we have recently acquired, this decorative American transit is in as found
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Machine Age Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Architect Surveyor Tripod Floor LAMP in Oak & Brass Engineering Repurposed
By Gurley Engineering Instruments
Located in Chula Vista, CA
and brass transit tripod surveyor attributed to W & L.E. Gurley Gurley Engineering Instruments.
No
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brass Surveyor's Transit
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An impeccably machined surveyor's transit made of warmly patinated brass and mounted on its
Category
Antique 1890s American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
David White Company Surveyor's Transit
Located in San Mateo, CA
Vintage surveyor's transit made by David White Company of Milwaukee. This dates to 1952. Everything
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Vintage 1950s American Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Surveyors Transit with Tripod
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A wonderful antique piece for display. Surveyors transit by R.L. Sargent Company with tripod and
Category
Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Keuffel and Esser Co. Surveyor's Transit
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in San Mateo, CA
Vintage surveyor's transit made by Keuffel & Esser Company. The serial number dates this to 1957
Category
Vintage 1950s American Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage C. L. Berger and Sons Surveyor's Transit
Located in San Mateo, CA
Vintage surveyor's transit made by C. L. Berger and Sons of Boston. This dates to the early 1940's
Category
Vintage 1940s American Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique English Troughton & Simms Brass Surveyor's Transit Theodolite Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English brass surveyor's transit theodolite made by Troughton & Simms of London, England
Category
Antique 1890s English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 7 in D 7 in
Vintage Gurley Surveyor Transit Level with Original Box
By Gurley Engineering Instruments
Located in North York, ON
This Industrial level is super neat. Made by Gurley Engineering Instruments, it is comprised of a compass and telescope and comes in the original wooden box with two extra pieces of ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Surveyor's Transit and Tripod by C. L. Berger & Sons
By C. L. Berger & Sons
Located in Peekskill, NY
The item for sale is an original vintage CL bergère brass transit, made in Boston, USA. It dates to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1780s Cole Fecit Brass Antique Surveyor's Transit Theodolite Measurement Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Brass theodolite signed Cole Fecit from the mid-18th century complete with brass graduated sights that can be replaced with a telescope and original wooden box. The instrument is fix...
Category
Antique 1780s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 7.5 in W 7.9 in D 7.9 in
1860 Antique Surveyor's Brass Burnished Transit Tacheometer by C. Merli Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Small and rare tacheometer of burnished brass signed C. Merli Milano, made in the second half of the 19th century.
It is a scientific instrument used in terrestrial observations to m...
Category
Antique 1860s Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Surveyor's Transit Lamp
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Floor lamp made from the tripod of a surveyor's transit.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Surveyor's Transit By W. & L.e. Gurley
Located in Chicago, IL
surveyor's transit by W. & L.E. Gurley
Category
Antique 19th Century American Scientific Instruments
Floor Lamp
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Floor Lamp made from the tripod of a surveyor's transit.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Floor Lamp
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Floor lamp made from the tripod of a surveyor's transit.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Floor lamp made from surveyor's transit tripod. Newly wired with premium paper shade.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Surveyor's Equipment
Located in Hudson, NY
Three wooden surveyor's transit equipment with mounted tools and wooden cases. Can be used to make
Category
Vintage 1940s American Scientific Instruments
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal surveyors transit for your home. Each surveyors transit for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a surveyors transit — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right surveyors transit, those designed in Industrial styles are of considerable interest. A well-made surveyors transit has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gurley Engineering Instruments are consistently popular.
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The average selling price for a surveyors transit at 1stDibs is $1,288, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $3,004 for the highest priced.
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