Surveyor Transit, Tripod, Other Accessories: American, early 20th century, brass transit compass, by W. & L. E. Gurley, Troy, New York, dial marked "202020", scope 6-7/8 in. , compass needle 4-1/2 in. , housed in wooden box with retail markings for B. K. Elliott, Pittsburgh; wooden tripod, brass tipped feet, at longest 59 in. ; slide rule, by Keuffel & Esser Co. , model 542274, with leather sheath marked "E. R. Bird", 12-1/2 in. - Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Condition fluid movement at micrometer wheel, leather strap to box dry and with single separation, expected rub and abrasion to tripod legs, slide mechanism of ruler with hairline surface fissure
KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT No. P5136, serial number 126722 indicating 1953 manufacture date, the frame of painted brass and iron, three spirit levels over steel directional dial; includes wooden case with leather handle and pot metal storage platform.
KEUFFEL & ESSER PRELIMINARY SURVEY TRANSIT, NO. 164216Keuffel & Esser Preliminary Survey Transit, no. 164216,
KEUFFEL & ESSER CO PENTAGON 74-0000 TRANSIT United States,Early 20th CenturySurveying Transit Model #74-0000, serial number 196817, housed in original fitted case with slide measuring stick.
KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. TRANSIT, ENCASEDKeuffel & Esser Co. Transit, Encased,
KEUFFEL & ESSER SURVEYOR TRANSIT. American, mid 20th century. "Paragon" with level and compass. Minor wear. 13"h.
Group of Surveyor's Instruments, 20th century, including a Keuffel & Esser Stadia with a 9-in. telescope, bull's-eye level, and compass, all sitting on an 18-in. platform; a Ertel FB 40516 sighting device with a 5-in. rotational scope, bubble level, and silvered scale divided in four quadrants, attached to a horizontal compass, with a chamfered scale marked 0-360; a Topcon transit with a 5-in. scope, bubble and bull's-eye levels, sitting on a base with three adjustable feet; a Kern NK3 surveyor's scope; and two boxed devices with bubble level, vertical scales, and reflecting mirrors. Estimate $200-250 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Green-painted Brass Transit Level by Keuffel & Esser, New York, No. 14664, 18-inch telescope supported on rectangular bracket, four-screw leveling base marked with maker's name, in box with tags from Buff & Buff Manufacturing inside top, ht. of instrument 7 1/4 in.
VINTAGE KEUFFEL & ESSER SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT No. 5060FS, serial number 68161 indicating 1937 manufacture date, the frame of painted brass and iron, three spirit levels over steel directional dial; includes wooden case with leather handle, celluloid serial number plate and pot metal storage platform; plus a wooden tripod with a brass collar that secures the transit to the tripod.
Early 20th C. Keuffel & Esser Co. transit in original wooden box with key, with stand and measuring rod. No. 5124, serial 16930. Box 12”H x 9.5”W Stand 59”H Rod 85”H Condition: working condition unknown, box with shrinkage crack repaired with two brass brackets on top and left side CT Transfer Fee $20
KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. ANTIQUE TRANSIT IN FITTED BOXKeuffel & Esser Co. Antique Transit in Fitted Box, brass nameplate reads, Keuffel & Esser & Co New York, Hoboken, Chicago, San Francisco, St. Louis, Montreal, serial NO. 59013. Box Height 8 in. Width 12.25 in. Depth 5.5 in.Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
KEUFFEL & ESSER & CO. ENGINEERS LEVEL & TRIPOD: Lacquered brass transit level by Keuffle & Esser in the original case retailed by The H. & W. B. Drew Co., Jacksonville, Fl. Serial number 43995. Level measures 8 1/4'' h. x 57 3/4'', case 10'' x 19 3/4'' x 7 1/2''. Sold with tripod, 57 3/4'' long.CONDITION: Wear to lacquer on level.
K&E transit, silvered face marked "Keuffel & Esser Company, serial number 29074", 1914, 7-5/8 in. telescope, 3-1/2 in. needle, height 10 in., original finger-jointed case, 11-3/4 x 10 x 6-3/4 in., red and white painted expanded leg tripod, sun shield. Transit in good condition, aluminum platform with later drilled holes, case in poor condition, partial original label. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
K&E transit, marked "Keuffel & Esser Co. New York", serial number 44289, 1922, 8-3/8 in. telescope, height 10-1/2 in., in finger-jointed wooden case with original K&E label, matching serial number, steel plumb bob, hinged eyepiece, with K&E tripod, Mounting for plumb bob possibly a replacement, lacking stadia hairs, case with normal wear,otherwise good condition. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT IN CASE Keuffel & Esser Co. American, 1876-1969), 1917. Lacquered brass surveyor's transit with monocular telescope and bubble level; in wooden case. Marked to tube with serial number 29781. Approx. l. 13" with sunshade; case, h. 5.25", w. 12". d. 4.75".
Surveyors Transit: Mahogany cased brass black painted surveyor's transit, Keuffel & Esser Co. , New York, box 15 1/2"h x 13 1/2"w
Keuffel & Esser surveying transit. 13''h
K&E transit, base marked "Keuffel & Esser Company, New York, 66988", 11 in. scope, 1-1/2 in. needle, height 7-3/4 in. replaced oak case, with trivet and sun shade, extended-leg tripod marked "K&E, New York No. 5181". Transit in good condition, leather straps and steel banding on tripod with some losses, case weathered and faded. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
KEUFFEL & ESSER BRASS SURVEYORS TRANSIT: Mounted to wood plank. Marked Keuffel & Esser Co. New York. Measures 12'' h. x 9 1/2'' x 8 3/4'' overall with base. Sold with tripod base. Tripod 37 1/2'' h. x 22'' dia open.
K&E transit, double vernier, three fluid levels, silvered face marked "Keuffel & Esser Company, New York", serial number 15394, latest patent date 1891, 11 in. telescope, 3-3/4 in. needle, height 12-3/4 in., in original finger-jointed mahogany case, marked on top "UWTE" (University of Wisconsin) and serial number 15394, original brass plate, 15-1/2 x 12 x 8-1/2 in., with 59 in. stiff-leg tripod marked inside "12TH". Transit in good condition, wear to black paint, stadia hairs faint, tripod with weathered surface; case with losses, chips, old paint residue. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
KEUFFEL & ESSER BRASS RAILROAD TRANSIT IN CASE: Marked on face Keuffel & Esser New York Railroad. Engraved company name Hendry Corp. Measures 13 1/2'' x 11 3/4'' x 8''. Original case measures 16 1/2'' x 13 3/4'' x 9''.CONDITION: Note optics are very cloudy eyepiece appears to be replacement case shows considerable wear and replaced handle.
Cased Keuffel & Esser Co. brass surveyors transit: Cased Keuffel & Esser Co. brass surveyors transit, early 20th c. , 14" h. Condition As expected wear.
A Keuffel and Esser Preliminary Survey TransitNew York, 20th Centurymodel no. 5129, serial no. 46613housed in a wooden case.Height of instrument 11 inches.Height of case 12 1/2 x width 10 x depth 7 inches.Property from a Michigan Collector
COLLECTION OF VINTAGE SURVEYING EQUIPMENT: 4 pieces total to include 1) Large Keuffel & Esser survey transit with original box, label inside hinged lid, serial number 102988. Box measures 15 1/2'' x 13 1/4'' x 9''. 2) Keuffel & Esser transit on original box with accessories, serial number 86143. Box measures 5'' x 19'' x 8 3/4''. 3) Brunson grey painted transit in original box, box measures 10 3/4'' h. x 20 1/4'' x 7 1/4'' 4) Warren-Knight Co. wood tripod, partial paint remains, 58 3/4'' x 5'' closed.CONDITION: Conditions vary, all show field use with the Brunson showing the most wear.
K&E Exploration transit, with Seagmuller solar attachment, silvered face marked "Railroad Keuffel & Esser Co. New York" (no serial number found), Model 5079F, 1932, 6-1/2 in. telescope, 5-1/4 in. auxiliary telescope, 2-3/4 in. needle, height 12-1/4 in., in leather-covered mahogany case with original K&E label, case serial number 60356, 11 x 8-1/2 x 6-1/4 in., adjustable tripod, hand magnifier, Transit in good condition, leather with wear and separations, auxiliary scope lacking case. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
K&E engineer's transit, marked "Keuffel & Esser Co. New York", serial number 8950, last patent date 1891, 1904, 10-1/2 in. telescope, 4-1/4 in. needle, height 12 in., in later plywood box with Elliott Company lid, 13-1/2 in., with K&E expandable tripod, Focus adjustment stripped, white compass face with small cracks, tripod with normal wear. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. SURVEY TRANSIT Serial no. 33306, brass construction, with original wooden box having 1958 repair ticket. Included are two unrelated wooden surveyor's tripods.
KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT Mid-20th century, brass and painted iron construction, the instrument incorporating three levels, mounted to a white metal platform fitted to wooden carrying case; includes plumb; brass plate on the case with serial number 28532.
K&E transit, face marked "Keuffel & Esser Company, New York", serial number 19834, 9 in. telescope, 3-3/4 in. needle, height 10-1/2 in., probably later K&E case (different serial number), 14 x 11 x 7-3/4 in., with K&E tripod. Vertical circle worn, lacking plumb bob, strap, and sun shield, tripod with normal wear. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
Keuffel & Esser Co. Antique Transit in Fitted Box: Keuffel & Esser Co. Antique Transit in Fitted Box, brass nameplate reads, Keuffel & Esser & Co New York, Hoboken, Chicago, San Francisco, St. Louis, Montreal, serial NO. 59013. . Box Height 8 in. Width 12. 25 in. Depth 5. 5 in. Dimension Condition Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
K&E builder's transit, marked "Keuffel & Esser Company, New York, 38872", single spirit level, 8-1/2 in. telescope, height 9-3/4 in., (no compass) in finger-jointed mahogany case, 11-1/2 x 10 x 7 in., stiff-leg 57-1/2 in. ash tripod. Good condition; case with replaced platform, lacking accessories; tripod with traces of orange paint, scuffs and normal wear. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
K&E railroad transit, silvered face marked "Railroad Keuffel & Esser Company New York", serial number 30240, 1915, 11-1/4 in. telescope, 4-1/2 in. needle, original mahogany case with brass label, 17 x 10-1/2 x 9 in., 57 in. tripod with stick legs; lot accompanied by leather bound field book with notes and calculations from 1934, one entry "…railroad at Diablo"; printed notice of schedule for dam, July 21, 1934, signed and typed "T.F. Kane". Excellent condition; case with normal scuffs and wear, some hinge repairs, possibly replaced leather strap. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
Two stadia end transits, both Keuffel & Esser: one with matte black finish, folding 1-5/8 in. sights, in leather case with brass adapter in case, excellent condition, lacking flap for leather case ; one with shiny black finish and marked "Pat Applied For", folding sights, brass adapter in leather pouch, finish with normal wear and scuffs, lacking case , both 10-3/8 in. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
Three wooden transit tripods the smallest a Keuffel & Esser Co., the largest with brass mounts.Smallest: 52"hLargest: 59"hCondition: Wear consistent with age.
Keuffel & Esser Co Pentagon 74-0000 Transit: United States, Early 20th Century. Surveying Transit Model #74-0000, serial number 196817, housed in original fitted case with slide measuring stick. Metal, Transit 15" tall on stand, Case 17" tall. Missing tripod otherwise good condition. Case missing lower latch, please refer to photographs. From the collection of a Plainfield, Connecticut gentleman. Interior of case retains "Keuffel & Esser Co". label. Condition Missing tripod otherwise good condition. Case missing lower latch, please refer to photographs.
- Brass surveyor’s transit by Heller and Brightly, Philadelphia, 14”h.x8”w., a measure signed “Maine Wyteface. Keuffel & Esser Co.” and a mahogany box labeled “Berger Transits and Levels, Boston, USA”, 17”h.x13”w. - |
Keuffel & Esser Preliminary Survey Transit, no. 164216,
CASED TRANSIT WITH ORIGINAL TRIPODBy Buff and Buff Manufacturing Jamaica Plain Station Boston. Ebonized and brass finish. Box #2706. Case height 12. Case width 7''. Case depth 9''. Together with a cased surveyor's compass by Keuffel & Esser Co. New York diameter 3 7/8''.''
Keuffel & Esser Co. brass transit in fitted brass-mounted wood case dated 1891; surveyor's instrument - mounts in case with full label on interior of case instrument - 12 in. H. case - 14 in. H. 12 in. W. Estimate $ 250-350 Instrument - heavy wear tarnish from use; case - scratches wear.
