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Field Artillery Theodolite by Srb & Stys of Prague, 1930s

About the Item

Field artillery theodolite by Srb & Stys of Prague, signed, 1930s. Spectacular precision optical instrument of bronze, brass and steel utilized by the Czech military for artillery surveying. In 1919, Jaroslav Srb and Josef Stys founded a plant of fine mechanics and optics which manufactured a comprehensive range of geodetic tools and instruments largely focused on military contracts. In 1921, the Department of Defense designated Srb & Stys to produce theodolites for the field. A well-patinated, beautiful instrument. Signed in the center of the piece below the bubble level, “SRB & STYS PRAHA 809.”
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Doylestown, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6479237833622
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