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Vintage Carl Zeiss 'Theo 010' Theodolite & Tripod & Case mid 20th Century

About the Item

A stunning and highly decorative Carl Zeiss 'Theo 010' theodolite Numbered 223278. Complete with a fitted oak case and oak tripod, dating from the mid 20th Century, This vintage Zeiss Theodolite THEO 010 A is a rare find for collectors of engineering and surveying instruments. Made in Germany, this item is a testament to the quality of craftsmanship from the 1951 to present period. The device is in excellent working order and can be used for various applications, including land surveying, construction, and mapping. A decorative and highly complex  piece of surveying hardware which is widely considered the father of contemporary surveying equipment. Condition: In excellent working condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 130 cm x Width 72 cm x Depth 72 cm  - Theodolite on Stand Height 19 cm x Width 42 cm x Depth 26 cm  - Theodolite Dimensions in inches: Height 4 foot, 3 inches x Width 2 foot, 4 inches x Depth 2 foot, 4 inches - Theodolite on Stand Height 7 inches x Width 1 foot, 4 inches x Depth 10 inches - Theodolite Theodolites While compasses and graphic techniques are fine for making sketch maps, only theodolites can give you the accuracy that’s needed for more precise layouts. A theodolite has a telescope that can pivot around horizontal and vertical axes, so it can measure angles along both these planes. These angles are read from graduated circles that are in degrees as well as in smaller intervals of 10 or 20 minutes. The exact position of the index mark (which shows the direction of what’s called the “line of sight”) between two of these graduations is measured on both sides of the circle with the help of a vernier or micrometer. For longer distances, signaling lamps or heliographs that reflect sunlight can be used as targets. But for smaller distances and for work that’s less demanding, a smaller theodolite with simpler measurement systems can be used. Our reference: A4756
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51.19 in (130 cm)Width: 28.35 in (72 cm)Depth: 28.35 in (72 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Oak
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A47561stDibs: LU950647119012