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Salmoiraghi Antique Brass Tacheometer, Surveying Measuring Instrument, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
, plumb line and other accessories. It is a scientific instrument used in terrestrial observations for
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1860s Italian Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Brass

Holland Circle by Baumann and Kinzelbach
Located in New Orleans, LA
surveying and is a precursor to the theodolite, an optical instrument for measuring angles. Baumann and
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19th Century German Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Used Holland Circle by Baumann and Kinzelbach
Holland Circle by Baumann and Kinzelbach
H 16.75 in W 8.13 in D 8.13 in
American Mahogany Wood Antique Magnetic Binnacle Nautical Compass, circa 1896
Located in Milan, IT
. Hutchinson Nautical Instruments, as seller of nautical and surveying instruments,charts, marine glasses
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1890s American Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Brass

Jean Baptiste Van Lerberghe Theodolite - Circa 1700 to 1720
Located in Placerville, CA
this Theodolite for his own personal use. I've seen another very early and crude surveying instrument
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Early 18th Century French Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Brass

A land surveying square, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Octagonal brass land surveying square. Each side has a slot, which allows to aim the distance and
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Late 19th Century French Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Brass

Used A land surveying square, France 1880.
A land surveying square, France 1880.
H 6.5 in W 2.7 in D 2.7 in
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 brass. The wood tripod is 39.75in high.
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Mid-19th Century Danish Folk Art Used Survey Instruments

Materials

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 Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Brass

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 Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Langlois Graphometer - Circa 1730
Located in Placerville, CA
This is a BEAUTIFUL Graphometer made by the premier instrument maker in France, Claude Langlois
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Early 18th Century French Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Brass

Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810
By Cary
Located in Norwich, GB
surveying equipment. Instruments made by William Cary were used around the world including Russia and
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1810s English Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Brass

English or French Antique Brass Surveyor's Transit Theodolite, last quarter 19th
Located in Atlanta, GA
From Wikipedia: “A THEODOLITE is a precision optical instrument for measuring angles between
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1880s English Victorian Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Brass

Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Antique and rare magnetic surveying compass, brass with original wooden box, signed E. Vion Paris
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Early 20th Century French Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, arguably one of the finest instrument makers in England, and went on to produce Fine instruments himself
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Brass

Anemometer 1950 Coal Mining Vintage Science Equipment in Brass and Steel
Located in Miami, FL
responsible for surveying and managing mine ventilation systems using handy tools like mining anemometers. A
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Clitograph level by Jules Lefebvre, Paris
Located in London, GB
, considerably shortens the time hitherto required by means of ordinary instruments for the purposes of leveling
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Late 19th Century French Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vtg David White Instrument Co Surveying Equipment Plane Utility Level Oak Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage David White Instrument Co surveying equipment plane utility level in oak case. Has not been
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Early 20th Century Industrial Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Metal

Surveyed - Contemporary Abstract Art Digital Painting Red
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
provides a catalyst not only as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to inform new urban
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Digital

Vintage Civil War Era Field Glasses by Queen & Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, gyroscopes, drawing and mathematical instruments, surveying instruments, and instruments for electrical
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1860s American Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Travelling Surveyor's Set, English, Pocket Drawing Instrument Case, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage travelling surveyor's set. An English, pocket drawing instrument case, dating to
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Early 20th Century British Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Nickel

1778-84 Present State of Husbandry in Scotland
Located in Bath, GB
commissioned to prepare surveys on a number of different farms across Scotland. It fell to the author, Andrew
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Late 18th Century European Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Paper

Primary Triangulation Between the Hudson and St. Croix Rivers
Located in Florham Park, NJ
As stated on NOAA.GOV: The Office of Coast Survey is the oldest U.S. scientific organization
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Late 19th Century Academic Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

Schmetterlinge 'Butterflies' by Carl Gustav Jablonsky & J.F.W. Herbst
Located in Middletown, NY
Natursystem is one of the first attempts at a complete survey of exotic and European butterflies, and edited
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Late 18th Century German Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Paper

Russian Imperial Silver Punch Set From Czar Alexander III
Located in New Orleans, LA
fact, the British government refused his modest request for surveying and observational instruments
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19th Century Russian Other Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Silver

1960s Large Hand-carved Iron Wood American Bald Eagle Art Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A large hand-carved iron wood eagle perched on a tree stump and surveying the surroundings ready to
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Wood

The Forgotten History - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to inform new urban experiences' (Brook, Dunn
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1990s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Oil

Consequences and Actions - Contemporary Abstract Art Digital Painting
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
but as instruments to inform new urban experiences' (Brook, Dunn, 2011, p.108). Furthermore, the
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Canvas, Digital

In The Middle Of It All - Contemporary Abstract Art Digital Painting Brown
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
Stanza artwork provides a catalyst not only as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Canvas, Digital

Control Now - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting Black and White
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
but as instruments to inform new urban experiences' (Brook, Dunn, 2011, p.108). Furthermore, the
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1990s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Oil

The Seasons Of Our Last Redemption - Contemporary Abstract Art Digital Painting
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
but as instruments to inform new urban experiences' (Brook, Dunn, 2011, p.108). Furthermore, the
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Canvas, Digital

A We Live Upon One Square Foot - Contemporary Abstract Art Digital Painting
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to inform new urban experiences' (Brook, Dunn
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Canvas, Digital

Heart Of The Matter - Contemporary Abstract Art Digital Painting Green
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
provides a catalyst not only as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to inform new urban
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Digital

I Cannot Find My Way - Contemporary Abstract Art Digital Painting Red
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
provides a catalyst not only as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to inform new urban
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Canvas, Digital

Scrambled Messages - Contemporary Abstract Art Digital Painting Green
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
provides a catalyst not only as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to inform new urban
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Digital

In The Middle Of It all - Contemporary Abstract Art Digital Painting Red
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
provides a catalyst not only as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to inform new urban
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Canvas, Digital

Divided Attention Span - Contemporary Abstract Art Digital Painting
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
provides a catalyst not only as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to inform new urban
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Canvas, Digital

We Need To Stick Together - Contemporary Abstract Art Digital Painting
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
but as instruments to inform new urban experiences' (Brook, Dunn, 2011, p.108). Furthermore, the
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Canvas, Digital

The Age Of Consent - Contemporary Abstract Art Digital Painting Blue
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
but as instruments to inform new urban experiences' (Brook, Dunn, 2011, p.108). Furthermore, the
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Canvas, Digital

Lost In Blue - Contemporary Abstract Art Digital Painting Blue
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
provides a catalyst not only as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to inform new urban
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Canvas, Digital

Network Purple- Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting Purple
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
provides a catalyst not only as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to inform new urban
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Oil

Systems Of Interference - Contemporary Abstract Art Digital Painting
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
but as instruments to inform new urban experiences' (Brook, Dunn, 2011, p.108). Furthermore, the
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Canvas, Digital

Going Nowhere - Contemporary Abstract Art Digital Painting Green
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to inform new urban experiences' (Brook, Dunn
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Digital

This Happened - Contemporary Abstract Art Digital Painting Red
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
provides a catalyst not only as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to inform new urban
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Canvas, Digital

Landscape Of History - Contemporary Abstract Art Digital Painting Monochrome
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
but as instruments to inform new urban experiences' (Brook, Dunn, 2011, p.108). Furthermore, the
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Digital, Canvas

Estate - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
provides a catalyst not only as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to inform new urban
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1990s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Spray Paint

Network Black - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting Gold Pink
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
provides a catalyst not only as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to inform new urban
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Oil

Surface Tension - Contemporary Abstract Art Digital Painting Brown
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
provides a catalyst not only as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to inform new urban
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Canvas, Digital

City of Dreams - British Abstract art oil painting cityscape mapping red black
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
provides a catalyst not only as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to inform new urban
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Closer Desire - British Abstract art oil painting cityscape mapping yellow
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
but as instruments to inform new urban experiences' (Brook, Dunn, 2011, p.108). Furthermore, the
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Oil

A Guide to the Past - British Abstract art oil painting cityscape mapping black
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
provides a catalyst not only as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to inform new urban
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Oil

A Major Incident - British Abstract art oil painting cityscape mapping yellow
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
Stanza artwork provides a catalyst not only as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Oil

Just Keep Going Until You Find me - British Abstract oil painting city map red
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
provides a catalyst not only as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to inform new urban
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Acrylic, Oil

City of Desires - British Abstract art oil painting cityscape mapping yellow
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to inform new urban experiences' (Brook, Dunn
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Inversion of Direction - British Abstract Art Oil Painting Cityscape Mapping
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
but as instruments to inform new urban experiences' (Brook, Dunn, 2011, p.108). Furthermore, the
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Under The Wire - Contemporary Abstract Art Digital Painting
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
but as instruments to inform new urban experiences' (Brook, Dunn, 2011, p.108). Furthermore, the
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Digital

Landscape Of Desires- Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
provides a catalyst not only as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to inform new urban
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Oil

Sanctuary - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting White
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
Stanza artwork provides a catalyst not only as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Oil

Control Revisited- Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting Black and White
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to inform new urban experiences' (Brook, Dunn
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Oil

The Complexity of Living - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
provides a catalyst not only as a creative medium in themselves but as instruments to inform new urban
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Oil

Summer Of Love - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting Yellow
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
but as instruments to inform new urban experiences' (Brook, Dunn, 2011, p.108). Furthermore, the
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Oil

Control in Orange and Yellow - Contemporary Abstract Art Painting
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
but as instruments to inform new urban experiences' (Brook, Dunn, 2011, p.108). Furthermore, the
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2010s Abstract Used Survey Instruments

Materials

Paint, Spray Paint, Oil

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Used Survey Instruments For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used survey instruments available for sale. Each of these unique used survey instruments was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, metal and wood. Used survey instruments have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Used survey instruments made by Folk Art designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used survey instruments over the years, but those made by Brandis and Son, F.B. & S. 1932 Ltd. and Troughton & Simms London are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Survey Instruments?

Prices for used survey instruments can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used survey instruments begin at $591 and can go as high as $9,800, while the average can fetch as much as $672.