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Keuffel and Esser Land Leveling Surveyor's Surveying Rod

$425
£316.13
€370.12
CA$593.02
A$663.61
CHF 346.50
MX$8,158.34
NOK 4,371.54
SEK 4,113.60
DKK 2,761.41
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About the Item

Vintage surveyors rod with a circular target from Keuffel and Esser. This type of instrument is used in land surveying to to measure elevations. The red and white circular target is used to site the rod with a leveling instrument or theodolite. The rod itself is marked with numbers and a sliding market that helps in determining elevation. Great statement piece when used a decor as well. The Keuffel and Esser Co., also known as K&E, was an American drafting instrument and supplies company founded in 1867 by German immigrants Wilhelm J. D. Keuffel and Hermann Esser. It was the first U.S. company to specialize in these products. Keuffel and Esser was acquired by AZON Corp. in 1987
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 82.5 in (209.55 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Haddonfield, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU943445420152

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