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Wooden Boxed Architect's / Draftsman's Drafting Set  Early drafting sets in wooden boxes have pretty much disappeared from the marketplace and are very hard to find.   I can remember buying and selling many smaller sets in wooden boxes 20 or so years ago, and then they just disappeared almost overnight.  In all of the time I have bought and sold antique tools I have seen, but never had a set as large or nice as this. 

The Mahogany box  is approx 16" x 7 x 4" and  is in super condition w/ original finish.  The inside is covered in padded green felt, and the makers name is still in the corner on the ribbon you see.  The top lid folds out, and the tray pulls up to reveal additional storage underneath.  The plaque on top is dated 1901 with the owners name.  The tools are all  in nice condition. It has a geared proportional divider that is very nice.  There are also a set of trammels.  There is also a ivory (faux?) sector that was under the tray.   It seems complete except for one oval hole in the top right which could have held a magnifier, or a glass cup for points or lead.   The pieces are marked and all appear to be original and not married up.

Good+ ..... $595.00    SOLD!

Keuffel & Esser #4236 Planimeter   This Planimeter is in very nice condition.  Used to figure out the volume or area measurements of very large objects that are drawn to scale.  A calculator of sorts from the era when engineers, draftsmen and the like were still standing over a drafting table instead of in front of their computer.

Excellent..... $65.00     SOLD



K & E #5334 Surveyors Compass  This compass is in very nice condition overall.  The 2 level vials are dry but these are easily replaceable and not a big concern.  The ball joint is here, and the mahogany box is original and has a great bubbly patina to the finish making it look 200 years older than it is.  The needle is approx. 4" making this a #5334

Good+  . . . . .  $225.00     SOLD





Gurley Explorer Low Post Alidade  This Gurley Alidade is in good condition. The leather covered case is nice.  These are referred to as the Explorer model and were typically used in the field.  Alidades were intended for use with plane tables and used in mapmaking and plan drawing.   The optics are good, and the level bubble full.  The small compass needle seems to be OK as well.

Excellent . . . . . $450.00     SOLD






K & E High Post Alidade  This Alidade is in good condition. There is no box but it looks to have spent most of its life in one.  Alidades were intended for use with plane tables and used in mapmaking and plan drawing.    The optics are good, and the level bubble full.  The small compass needle seems to be OK as well.

Excellent . . . . . $295.00     SOLD

Buff & Berger High Post Alidade   This early Buff & Berger Alidade is in good overall condition.  The vial on the striding level is broken, but it is otherwise in nice condition.  It has an interesting look to it with all the mixed metals in natural finish which I believe is original.  There is original lacquer finish on the tail piece still flaking off.   Sometimes when you find instruments like this it indicates the original finish has been stripped and the maker did not care if he used different types or color material, but I do not think that is what is going on here.  I think they just decided to use the contrasting colors to make a visual statement.  The box is original and OK.   Alidades were intended for use with plane tables and used in mapmaking and plan drawing.    The optics are OK.  Buff & Berger began operations in the 1870's and split off into separate companies near the turn of the century which would date this from the 1880's or so. 

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Good + . . . . . . $395.00       SOLD

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A. Lietz Alidade w/ Box   This well made and interesting instrument is by one of the best know and trusted names in the field of surveying instruments.  The instrument itself is in excellent condition and the optics are clear.  It has three horizontal lines.  These instruments were designed to be used by surveyors and mapping parties.  They were used in the field on a table and map.  Inside the top there is writing and names of different groups that used this over the years.  The earliest I see is from 1924, and I would guess that this piece dates from right around then.  It is clean damage free and operational in all respects.  The separate level pictured was meant to lay on the top of the scope.  The base appears to be made of German Silver or some similar material.  All bubbles are good.  The box is scuffed and scratched but would look much better with a simple cleaning and wax job.

Good+..... $295.00     SOLD



Keuffel & Esser #80 0200 Topographical Adjustable Abney Level / Grade Finder   The instructions were last printed in 1964 and I would guess that this is from right around that time period.  It is Mint NOS.  The backhoe guy I use to use laid out things with one of these and made it look easy.  Everything came out right. 

Good+..... $85.00     SOLD



Antique Drafting Set This drafting set is very nice and complete w/ an ivory architects rule as well as the flat ivory sector. 

Good+..... $795.00     SOLD







K & E #12 66' Surveyors Chain This surveying chain, by the leading maker of surveying instruments, supplies and quality slide rules is about as nice as they get.  No bends or kinked links, and the name and other info are clear as day on the end of the handle as can be seen in the pic.

Good+..... $195.00     SOLD




Gurley Aluminum Field Scale This scale was made of aluminum to keep the weight down to allow it to be used in the field or other places where it might have to be carried over long distances.  It is an unusual choice of material for this type of scale.  The condition is like new  

Good+..... $395.00     SOLD






D. W. Brunton's Pocket Transit This example is in the nicest condition one could ask for, as it still retains nearly all of its light green matte finish.  The leather case is in exceptional condition as well. These devices were used by foresters, surveyors and others out in the field for rough positioning and mapping.  These handy and good looking devices are now being widely reproduced in India and Pakistan, but this is guaranteed to be a real one and to please. A nice piece in an unusual material, by a well known company.

Excellent..... $175.00     SOLD



Buff & Berger of Boston Anemometer This finely made c 1900 or before precision instrument by the well known maker Buff & Berger of surveying related instruments is in super condition as is the well constructed dovetailed Mahogany box that it is in.  This partnership was begun in the 1870's and was disbanded near the turn of the Century when both parties went off on their own to start new firms.  These devices were used to measure the wind velocity in tunnels & shafts and the on/off feature on this operates correctly and has a long cord attached to it leading one to believe that this instrument was held overhead on a pole or mounted up high, or lowered into the shaft, or something similar when taking the measurement with it.  I can not find a reset feature as on later models of these devices.  The bronzed anodized finish is great and inside the lid of the box the label is present along with the info that this once belonged to the Minneapolis  Mill Co.

Excellent..... $295.00     SOLD



Stanley Type 1 Brass Plumb Bob w/ Reel  This is the #1 Brass version of Stanley plumb bob w/ reel.  It is unmarked as to maker as most were but does have the patent date on the neck as can be seen in the pics.  It appears to have seen little use and is in excellent condition.

Good+..... $150.00     SOLD





Early Cased Architect's / Draftsman's Drafting Set   These early drafting sets in wooden boxes have pretty much disappeared from the marketplace over the last 15 years or so.  I can remember buying and selling dozens, and seeing more at all the tool shows we use to attend, and then they just disappeared as if overnight.  This nice looking set is approx 10" x 6" and is in a leatherette covered Mahogany box.  The box is in nice condition and the original keys are present to operate the lock.  Inside it seems complete except for one hole for a tip for the compass or divider.  None of the pieces seem to be marked, but they are a high quality and the Ivory handles on some are a nice touch as well.  There is a tear in the top fabric from pulling this down where additional rules or layout tools could be stored.  Under the tray is another compartment as well for additional storage

Excellent..... $275.00     SOLD



Surveyor's Chains  From the top.  The first one is a very nice thick link 50' unmarked loop handle with tags.  It has light rust which is to be expected.  This chain is properly marked and is very nice.  This 50' chain is unmarked but has tags.  It is in super condition.

Good+..... $250.00 / ea.     BOTH SOLD







Chesterman 100' Surveyor's Chain    This is nice

Good . . . . .  $295.00       SOLD

3 Surveyor's Chains     One is 100' , a 66'. and a 33' 

Good . . . . .  $250.00 Ea.        All SOLD

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This is just a sample of the many antiques we have sold. Click link to see other Sales Archive Pages on this Site.

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For further info on consigning / selling your antiques with us please see our FAQ page, the Appraisal / Selling Page and the Selling Your Collection Pages.

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