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for more, many now sell for less.
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with or without an explanation. The reasons for that are discussed on the FAQ page.
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L.
L. Davis Mantle Clock Level Inclinometer
Look at all the original gold striping and decoration. Overall very nice condition.Good + . . . . . $150.00 SOLD!!
L. L. Davis Mantle Clock Level Inclinometer
The condition is excellent. All original. The gold decoration is all original.
About as nice as one could ask for. Fine . . . . .245.00 SOLD!!
L.
L. Davis Mantle Clock Inclinometer / Level Lots of original paint remains on this 6" Davis inclinometer level. It looks to have been
overcoated with a clear finish, and a couple of the screws look different
from the norm, and each other. Otherwise nice!! Good + . . . . . $150.00 SOLD!!
L.
L. Davis Mantle Clock Inclinometer / Level Lots of original paint remains on this 6" Davis
inclinometer level. Nice!! Good . . . . . $150.00 SOLD!!
Davis
6" Pedestal Level w/ Vial Sleeve
As is typical it is unmarked. Nice condition noting nickel loss. No cracks,
chips, breaks, or damage. It has a vial protecting sleeve that may be
factory, or owner installed, not sure. There are two spots of solder
below to keep the sleeve from going back and forth too far.
Interesting. Good . . . . . $65.00 SOLD!!
M.
W. R. Co. Davis Patent Cast Iron 12" Machinist Bench Level M.
W. Robinson out of NY was the last company to produce the Davis line of Levels. The M. W. R. Co. name and Davis Pat are part of the casting below the main vial. A
hard to find size in nice overall condition. Good + . . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!!
Davis, Athol
Machine, or Standard Tool Co 4" Pedestal Pocket & Square Level
As is typical it is unmarked. I have seen them offered as by all
the named New England makers. Nice condition noting nickel loss. No cracks,
chips, breaks, or damage. Thick base is slotted to allow it to be
attached to a square or other blade.Good . . . . . $85.00 SOLD!!
Davis
Level & Tool Co No. 39 8" Pocket Level
The # 39 Davis Pocket Level at 8" long was the largest one they produced
and is seldom seen. Nice overall condition.Good + . . . . . $295.00 SOLD!!
Davis
Level & Tool Co, 18 Inch Cast Iron Level
Marked with Davis Level & Tool Co. name and Springfield Mass. location on
one side plate, and with 2 patent dates on the other side plate.
It is not a later and more common Robinson. No cracks,
chips, breaks, or damage. Very Nice.Good + . . . . . $150.00 SOLD!!
Davis
Level & Tool Co. 12 Inch Inclinometer Level Info on the
front dial plate. One Patent Date. Early mark. Look at all
the original paint and decoration. Good corners. This 12"
Davis
inclinometer level is very nice!!! Fine . . . . . . $225.00 SOLD!!
Davis
Level & Tool Co 6" Cast Iron Machinist Level
Light rust that will clean. No structural issues. No cracks,
chips, breaks, or damage. A hard to find level in a hard to find size. TX-LVL-DAVIS-6
Good . . . . . $75.00 SOLD!!
M.
W. R. Co. Davis Patent Cast Iron 12" Machinist Bench Level M.
W. Robinson out of NY was the last company to produce the Davis line of Levels. The M. W. R. Co. name and Davis Pat are part of the casting below the main vial. A
hard to find size in nice overall condition.
Good + . . . . . . $125.00 SOLD!!
The Davis Level & Tool Co. 12" Cast Iron Level Nice
- damage free condition. Same basic configuration as above
with subtle differences Good + . . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!!
Davis
Level & Tool Co, 18 Inch Cast Iron Level
Marked with Davis Level & Tool Co. name and Springfield Mass. location on
one side plate, and with 2 patent dates on the other side plate.
Original paint. No cracks,
chips, breaks, or damage. Nice.Good + . . . . . $100.00 SOLD!!
Davis Level
& Tool Co. 12 Inch Inclinometer Level
As nice as the one above. No cracks,
chips breaks or corner damage. No issues. Super condition. Very nice condition.Fine . . . . . $125.00 SOLD!!
L.
L. Davis TALL Frame 18 Inch "Adjustable Spirit Level" Inclinometer Level Info on the
front dial plate. Two Patent Dates. This has been
cleaned and the japanning redone or enhanced. Looks great.
Good + . . . . . . $375.00 SOLD!!
M.
W. Robinson Co. Davis Patent 18" Cast Iron No. 8 Level Very
nice damage free condition. Same basic configuration as above but
marked #8.
Good + . . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!!
L.
L. Davis Adjustable Spirit Level 12 Inch Inclinometer Info on the front
dial plate. One Patent Date. Early mark. This 12" Davis Inclinometer Level
looks great. Look at the pics
showing the corners. There are crack lines that are repairs or the corners are still in place because they run past just the corner and into
the frame. I think it is restored. Nice job, but in the words of
our great Leader, "it is what it is" Good . . . . . . $125.00 SOLD!!
Davis
Level & Tool Co. 12 Inch Inclinometer Level Info on the
front dial plate. One Patent Date. Early mark. This 12"
Davis
inclinometer level is about as nice as one could ask for. Look at all
the original paint and decoration. Very Nice!!! Fine. . . . . . $250.00 SOLD!!
Davis
Level & Tool Co 12" Cast Iron Machinist Bench Level
A nice example. No structural issues. Light rust that will
easily clean. No cracks,
chips, breaks, or damage. Good + . . . . . $120.00 SOLD!!
Davis
Level & Tool Co, 24 Inch Cast Iron Level
Marked with Davis Level & Tool Co. name and Springfield Mass. location
on one side plate, and with 2 patent dates on the other side plate. It
is not a later and more common Robinson. No cracks, chips, breaks, or
damage. Nickel loss on the vials. Very nice overall
condition.Fine . . . . . $175.00 SOLD!!
Davis Level
& Tool Co. 12 Inch Inclinometer Level Look at all the original paint. No cracks,
chips breaks or corner damage. No issues. Super condition. Very nice condition.Fine . . . . . $150.00 SOLD!!
M.
W. R. Co. Davis Patent Cast Iron 12" Machinist Bench Level M.
W. R. was the last company to produce the Davis line of Levels. Much
research has been done on this and the timing and is readily available. The
M. W. R. name, which stands for Robinson, and Davis Pat are part of the casting below the main vial. A
hard to find size in very nice overall
condition.
Fine . . . . . . $125.00 SOLD!!
M.
W. Robinson Co. No. 9 Davis Patent 24" Cast Iron Level M.
W. R. was the last company to produce the Davis line of Levels. Much
research has been done on Davis Levels and the timing and other info is readily available
online or in print. The
M. W. R. name, which stands for Robinson, and Davis Pat are part of the casting below the main vial. Nice overall
condition.
Good + . . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!!
M.
W. Robinson Co. Davis Patent 24 Inch Offset Inclinometer Level
Marked Davis Patent in the cast iron frame as well as with the M. W.
Robinson Co. and Brooklyn NY location. Some time around 1892 Davis
sold the rights to manufacture to Robinson, and they continued the line
of cast iron levels with some changes. This style was made by both
Davis and later by Robinson, but all had the inclinometer dial marked
Davis Tool and Level Co as this one is marked. Some nickel loss. No cracks, chips, breaks, or
damage. A nice example.Fine . . . . . $295.00 SOLD!!
Davis
12" Cast Iron Level / Inclinometer A nice
condition 12" Davis Inclinometer / level. Still retains most of the
original finish. Good bubble, no chips, cracks, breaks, or other
damage. Good + . . . . . $145.00 SOLD!!
M.
W. Robinson Co. Davis Patent 24 Inch Cast Iron Level
Marked Davis Patent in the cast iron frame as well as with the M. W.
Robinson Co. and Brooklyn NY location. Some time around 1892 Davis
sold the rights to manufacture to Robinson, and they continued the line
of cast iron levels with some changes. A nice example. No cracks, chips, breaks, or
damage. Very nice overall
condition.Fine . . . . . $150.00 SOLD!!
L.
L. Davis #38 Level
Nice condition noting the owner F. E. Jackson stamped his name on the top
plate. Good + . . . . . $80.00 SOLD!!
2 Davis Cast Iron Levels All bubbles good.
On top is a marked 4" Japanned #38 No rust or
pitting. Very Nice!!
On the bottom is an unmarked 37 1/2 with attachment point to mount it to a
square blade. It to is nice. The tag indicates it was bought
from Dave Paling in 1982, a long gone well known CA dealer back in the day
Fine . . . . . $95.00 / Choice SOLD!!
L.
L. Davis # 38 Pocket Machinist Level Davis offered this size level either japanned or polished.
This polished example is in fine condition and has never been fiddled with.
Very nice!!Good + . . . . . $195.00 SOLD!!
Davis
Level & Tool Co. Marked #37 1/2 Pocket Level This level is clearly marked with both
the size and the Davis L. T. & Co. round logo. It is in super condition
even though there is not a whole lot of japanning left. Like the unmarked
example below this one measures 3 1/2" long.
Good . . . . . .$245.00 SOLD
Davis Pedestal Pocket & Square Level
As is typical it is unmarked. Nice condition. No cracks,
chips, breaks, or damage. No finials. The bottom slot is 1/4"
wide and wider than typical on these. Interesting. Good + . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!!
Davis Level & Tool Co.
No. 37 1/2 Pocket Level for Square
This level has lots of gold highlights remaining. The pics do not
do it justice. Very nice!! Fine . . . . . $50.00 SOLD!!
3
Davis Pocket Levels
3 different models. At the bottom is an unmarked 37 1/2.
Next an unmarked 37. At the top is a six sided pocket level w/ finials
that is marked Davis Level & Tool on one face, and Springfield Mass on
another. Nice!! TX-LVL-D37 TX-LVL-D37HF TX-LVL-D6S
37 1/2 - - - - - - Fine . . . . . $125.00 SOLD!!
37 - - - - - - - Fine . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!!
6S - - - - - - - - - Good + . . . . . $175.00 SOLD!!
Davis
Patent MWR Co. 6" Cast Iron Level
The paint is original, and it has been nicely cleaned.
The bubbles are all good, and look to be original. A nice little 6"
cast iron level that will display very well.
Good +. . . . .$75.00 SOLD!
Davis
4" Pedestal Level
As is typical it is unmarked. Nice condition noting nickel loss. No cracks,
chips, breaks, or damage.
Good . . . . . $75.00 SOLD!!
M.
W. Robinson / Davis Patent # 9 6" Cast Iron Level All bubbles
good. The original japanning is 90% or so and has been over coated as was the collectors habit. No rust or
pitting. Nice!!Good + . . . . . $125.00 SOLD!!
The Davis Level & Tool Co. 12" Cast Iron Level Cleaned
& buffed up. Original paint. Same basic configuration as above with polished
vials. The adjuster screws for the 2 plumb vials are gone on one rail and the holes
filled w/ putty. Displays nicely. Good . . . . . . $65.00 SOLD!!
M.
W. Robinson Co. Davis Patent 18" Cast Iron Level M.
W. R. was the last company to produce the Davis line of Patented Levels. Much
research has been done on Davis Levels, the timing of different markings, and other info.
Most is readily available
online or in print. The
M. W. R. name, where the R stands for Robinson, and Davis Pat are part of the casting below the main vial. Nice overall
condition.
Good + . . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!!
Davis
24" Cast Iron Level / Inclinometer
One corner chip. Good vial, pointer,
etc. Good - . . . . .$295.00 SOLD!!
Davis 18"
Tall Frame Cast Iron Level / Inclinometer
The condition of this tall frame level is superb. It is not often you can
find these with this much of the gold highlighting still here. The
webbing is all good, and the vial full. There is one small flea bite
on the corner end as shown in the pics that is hardly
noticeable. It is more like bump. There is 95% or better of the original japanning and most
of the gold. A very nice and hard to find level.
Fine . . . . .$395.00 SOLD!!
2
Davis Levels L. L. Davis 18" Tall Frame Inclinometer Level This level has 80-90% of its original black japanned finish. You can see traces of the gold highlighting at the cove areas where the web meets the rail. It is in as nice condition as one could ask for.
Good . . . . . $295.00 SOLD
2
Davis Levels L. L. Davis 24" Tall Frame Inclinometer Level This level has 80-90% of its original black japanned finish. You can see traces of the gold highlighting at the cove areas where the web meets the rail. It is in as nice condition as one could ask for.
Top . . . . Good . . . . .$395.00 SOLD
Davis Patent M. W. Robinson 24" #49 Cast Iron Level w/ Inclinometer This unusual level / inclinometer has a great look, and is in nice condition.Bottom . . . . . Good . . . . .$495.00 SOLD
L. L. Davis #14 30" Mahogany
Inclinometer Level w/ Plumb & Level Vials This Patented #14 L. L. Davis mahogany inclinometer level has a plumb and level vial.
making it a very hard to find variation of this style level. Davis is
mostly famous for their line of metal inclinometer levels, and only producee far harder to find. The overall
condition is super and the patina on the brass parts is even and original.
This level appears to hahe
additional plumb and level vials are far harder to find. The overall
condition is super and the patina on the brass parts is even and original.
This level appears to have never really been used and has just some minor
dings along the rail edges and a few stray scratches. The plumb vial
has lost some liquid is a bit oversized as well. The patent info and
Davis name are bold and show no sign of wear. There is a second patent
on the inclinometer dial. The screws are original and the pointer is as
well. This level will be near mint with just a light cleaning, and
we are going to leave that to the new owner to do to his own tastes. A
rare level in exceptional condition that will be a highlight to the
collection.
Fine . . . . . .$795.00 SOLD!
L. L. Davis 18" Tall Frame
Inclinometer Level This
tall frame L. L. Davis Inclinometer level has a small blemish on the top rail.
There is approx 80% of the original japanning, and just traces of gold
highlighting. There are no breaks or cracks in the filigree and the
inclinometer works as it should and the screws and pointer are nice and
original. A nice level in a hard to find size.Good . . . . . .$395.00 SOLD!!
L. L. Davis
24" Tall Frame
Inclinometer Level This
tall frame L. L. Davis Inclinometer level is nice. There is approx 80% of
the original japanning, and just traces of gold highlighting. There are
no breaks or cracks in the filigree and the inclinometer works as it
should and the screws and pointer are nice and original. A nice level
in a hard to find size.
Fine . . . . . .$495.00 SOLD!!
Davis
Level & Tool Co. 24 Inch Inclinometer Level Name and Patent info on the
front dial plate. One Patent Date. Early mark. Small
missing piece of filigree to left of dial.
Good vial, good corners, etc. This is a pretty
nice example and all original.
Good + . . . . . . $175.00 SOLD!!
Davis
Level & Tool Co. 18 Inch Inclinometer Level
Maker info on the
front dial plate. One Patent Date. Early mark. This Davis
Inclinometer has been
cleaned and the japanning redone or enhanced. I think. It is
just too nice. Good + . . . . . . $175.00 SOLD!!
M.
W. Robinson Davis Patent # 49 Combination Inclinometer Plumb & Level
Info on the front dial plate and on both sides below main vial. Looks OK
noting losses to the japanning. Robinson continued the tradition after
purchasing Davis Level & Tool. Good + . . . . . . $325.00 SOLD!!
M.
W. Robinson Co. Davis Patent 18" Cast Iron No. 8 Level Same basic configuration as above.
No nickel, but does not look to have been cleaned anytime in the recent
past. Damage free.
Good + . . . . . . $75.00 SOLD!!
L.
L. Davis No. 10 30" 1867 Patent Double Plumb & Level
Marked Manufactured by L. L. Davis Springfield Mass. with the 1867 patent date.
This level has a number 10 stamped on one of the brass end plates. It has
double plumb vials. Very nice condition. Good + . . . . . 70.00 SOLD!!
L.
L. Davis #14 30" Mahogany Inclinometer Level w/ Plumb & Level Vials
This Patented #14 L. L. Davis mahogany level has an
inclinometer and plumb
and level via making it a very hard to find variation of this style
level. Davis is mostly famous for their line of metal inclinometer
levels, and only produced the wooden versions for a short period of
time. The typical version found has just a central inclinometer in the
center, and these with the additional plumb and level vials are far
harder to find. The overall condition is super and the patina on the
brass parts is even and original. This level appears to have never
really been used and has just some minor dings along the rail edges and
a few stray scratches. The plumb vial has lost some liquid is a bit
oversized as well. The patent info and Davis name are bold and show no
sign of wear. There is a second patent on the inclinometer dial. The
screws are original and the pointer is as well. This level will be near
mint with just a light cleaning, and we are going to leave that to the
new owner to do to his own tastes. A rare level in exceptional
condition that will be a highlight to the collection.
Fine . . . . . .$795.00 SOLD!
This is just a sample of the many
antique levels & tools we have sold.
Click link to see other
Sales Archive Pages on this Site.
We Buy Quality Antique Tools
Contact Us at
AntiqBuyer@gmail.com
Our current offering of Antiques for sale are at our sister Website Patented-Antiques.com.
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