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3 Brass Plumb Bobs On
the left is a marked K & E / Keuffel & Esser # 6487 internal reel plumb
bob. It is near mint with nearly all its original finish. Super!!
The large turnip in the middle is unmarked.
The point does have some pitting. Nice!
The small turnip bob on the right is marked
Marples & Sons Sheffield. It is very nice noting the top is a bit
askew!!
Left . . . . . Good . . . . . $150.00
SOLD!!
Middle . . . . Good . . . . . $50.00
SOLD!!
Right . . . . . .Good . . . . . $40.00
SOLD!!
W.
& L. E. Gurley #170 Plummet Lamps in Original Box
Both are in fine condition with a minimum of
scratches or dings. One still retains nearly all of its original green lacquer
finish. One has seen considerably more use w/ losses to that green finish.
Both have their wicks. Both have their original hangers. Very unusual, and
very nice!! Good + . . . . . $1750.00
SOLD!!
Bridge
City Tool PB-9 Plumb Bob Set This
is in very nice condition. It is
in the original box and looks to be unused. The bottom of the base is
marked 1993. There is some tarnish as it is beginning to develop a
patina. This can be polished or allowed to progress. Nice!! Fine . . . . . $125.00
SOLD!!
J.
C. Sala
SF Long Neck / Wide Shoulder Brass Plumb Bob
This large plumb bob has a great shape and form with its long neck and
wider than usual top shoulder. Be sure to look at the other pics to see
this. It is clearly stamped on the side with the Sala name and San
Francisco location. J. C. Sala was the successor to San Francisco
scientific instrument maker John Roach and this plumb
bob dates from right around the turn of the century. The condition
is very nice!!Good + . . . . .$150.00
SOLD!
Servco
Reel in Top Plumb Bob
Nice enough. Good . . . . . $20.00
SOLD!!
Stanley
#5 Cast Iron Plumb Bob w/ Reel
Nice!!
Good + . . . . . .$125.00
SOLD!!
2 Gurley Long Stem Plumb Bobs
These are both nice, and both are marked on the
stem. Nice!!
Good + . . . . . .$40.00 / Each
SOLD!!
Brass Turnip Shape Plumb
Bob A nice bob.
Good +. . . . . .$95.00 SOLD!!
Massive
Long Neck Brass
Plumb
Bob This brass plumb bob measures over 7" long and had
a great shape or form. Very Nice!!Good . . . . . .$125.00
SOLD!
Plumb
Barbara / Brandi
She is anatomically correct both front and back, and really does hang quite well.
I saw another version named Brandy recently, and was told there was a Bob as
well. I know this one is not Bob, but she is not marked w/ her
proper name. A good thing for the bored carpenter, or his gift giving
friends with imagination.
Good + . . . . . .$95.00
SOLD!
Dietzgen
Internal Reel Brass Plumb Bob
I am not sure who the maker of this ingenious internal
reel plumb bob is. They can be found marked and unmarked. They are
hard to find. I have seen them marked and offered in both Gurley
and K& E catalogs as well as some others. I have never had one
marked Dietzgen before.
Good+ . . . . . . .$125.00
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+ . . . . . . .$75.00
SOLD
Large
Brass Surveyor's Plumb Bob Unusual long stem
shape. Almost 7" long. Nice
overall condition.
Good + . . . . .$15.00 SOLD!!
Gimbaled Brass
Mining Plummet Miner's Plummets are
large plumb bobs used in mines that have a means of
illumination so they could be sighted on in the dark confines of a mine
shaft. This is a carefully and precision made copy of a 19th
century plummet used for that application. Originals are very hard
to find. This style plummet was hung from the roof of the mine
with the chain seen and
has a gimbaled collar set up so that it would hang plumb. In use
the top would be removed and the wick lit so that the instrument man
could sight in on it. There is a fuel reservoir built into the hollow
interior. Looking at all the pics will illustrate the features.
Nearly every surveying instrument maker
offered one or more different designs or versions, with some being quite
ingenious in design. Many are unmarked and I believe manufactured
by one maker and sold to different instrument makers much as internal
reel plumb bobs found of the same design found with different
instrument makers names on them. This one is very similar in
design to those offered by K & E.
Fine . . . . .$350.00 SOLD!!
3
Different Size Reel in Top Plumb Bobs A bit different!! Nice overall condition. The smallest on the right is marked Stanley Rule & Level.
The other two are unmarked but that is not unusual. The largest on the
left would be a Stanley #5 which is Iron.
SR-REEL-1
SR-REEL-2
SR-REEL-3
Left . . . . Iron . . . Good . . . . . $65.00
SOLD!!
Middle . . . Good + . . . . . $75.00
SOLD!!
Right . . . Marked . . . . . .Good + . . . . . $95.00
SOLD!!
Starrett
No. 87 C Mercury Filled Plumb Bob in Original Box
Like New / Nice!!
Fine . . . . . $60.00
SOLD!!
Keuffel & Esser / K & E 5" Compensated Aneroid Barometer w/ Thermometer This 5" Keuffel &
Esser / K & E English Pattern Aneroid Compensated Barometer
is in super original condition with nearly all of its lacquer finish. Do not confuse this large instrument with all the other 2 - 3 inch barometers you see offered. These 5" models are much rarer, and much more
graphic than those. It is the largest size K & E offered.
This style barometer dates from the late 1800's to just after the turn of the century and was used by surveyors, explorers, and others to determine altitude
and barometric pressure out in the field or during surveys or exploration missions. It is English made and in superb condition. There is original paperwork
included that is dated from 1929. Keuffel & Esser offered Barometers like this in a number of different sizes and styles. This 5" diameter size was the
largest they offered. This barometer is graduated to 6000 ft. and was catalog # 5900 in the K & E catalog from 1909. It has a thermometer that works as well.
The leather covered wooden box with red silk interior has kept this near 100 year old instrument in like new condition. The outer box shows some wear and
the lock on the box is not working. Fine . . . . $350.00 SOLD!!
W.
& L. E. Gurley No. 545 Folding Rod Level
Nice condition. Early model first patented in 1880. Later
versions were much more cheaply made. Nice!!
Fine. . . . . $75.00
SOLD!!
Collapsible
Leg 3 1/2 x 8 TPI Surveying Instrument Tripod
Very nice condition. The head is a 3 1/2 x
8 TPI that will fit under most standard size instruments, transits, levels and the like by many makers. Good + . . . . . $175.00
SOLD!!
Fixed
Leg 2 3/4 dia. Surveying Instrument Tripod Used nice condition.
Solid legs. For smaller instruments like wye or dumpy levels.
Mount size is approx. 2 3/4 x 14. I
believe it is a K & E.Good + . . . . . $125.00
SOLD!!
K
& E / Keuffel & Esser Collapsible
Leg Surveying Instrument Tripod Very nice
condition. 3 1/2 x 8 TPI. Good + . . . . . $250.00
SOLD!!
Collapsible
Leg 2 15/16 x 12 TPI Surveying Instrument Tripod
Very nice condition. This is most likely for a Dietzgen instrument. Good + . . . . . $175.00
SOLD!!
Expedition
Size Tripod
This small light extendable leg tripod is unmarked as to maker. The fittings
look like Gurley. I believe it is made of maple and for their
expedition size transits or levels. It is in very
nice overall condition. The male threaded mount is 1 1/2 wide x
approx. 12 TPI ".
Refinished and / or oiled this would rate as fine. It stands 28"
tall w/ the legs in. Fine . . . . . $225.00
SOLD!!
W. & L. E. Gurley Collapsible Leg Surveying Instrument Tripod
Very nice original condition. It will fit under a number of early Gurley instruments and has outer threads
that measure just over 3 1/2. Very Nice!!
Fine . . . . . $250.00 SOLD!!
K
& E / Keuffel & Esser Collapsible Leg Johnson Head Plane Table Tripod
Nice!! Minor scuffs and scratches to the original
finish. It is marked K & E on the thread protector cap. It is the standard
5/8 male stud that will
fit under most plane tables. Nice!!Fine . . . . . $195.00
SOLD!!
Collapsible Leg Surveyor's Surveying Instrument Tripod
Mount size is 3 1/2 x 8 that will fit under many transits, levels, or compasses. Each leg has 2 clamps.
One clamp on one leg is a replacement. Nice!! Good + . . . . . $175.00
SOLD!!
Gurley
Tripod for Pocket Compass
This tripod stands approx. 36" or so inches tall in the collapsed position.
It is the lightest duty Gurley Tripod I have ever seen. It is marked
Gurley on the leg clamp hardware. It is in like
new condition and looks to have seen little or no use. The top post
is threaded and measures approx. 1" x 32 TPI. The pocket compass I have does not
fit, so I am not sure what it fits or fits it. It is a rare piece in condition not
often seen.
Fine . . . . . $395.00
SOLD!!
K
& E / Keuffel & Esser Collapsible
Leg Surveying Instrument Tripod Very nice
condition. 3" x 12 TPI. to fit under earlier and smaller
instruments.Good + . . . . . $250.00 SOLD!!
Small
Johnson Head Plane Table Tripod
This tripod is unmarked as to maker. The fittings
look like Gurley. I believe it is made of maple. It is in very
nice overall condition. It was meant for a small size plane table to be used
in the field. It is very light and "dainty" compared to the size and
weight one would normally see. It comes with the mounting plate for a
board as well. When the plate is off there is the standard 5/8 male
stud that is typical for this type tripod. The prefect opportunity to make a custom size
table and use it in the field.
Excellent . . . . . $150.00
SOLD!!
Dietzgen
U. S. C. E. Johnson Head Plane Table Tripod
NOS / Never been used. Still have the
beat up original cardboard box. USCE stands for United States Corps of
Engineers. Very Nice!!
Fine . . . . . $250.00
SOLD!!
Wooden
Tripod for Compass or Circumferentor
This is an early form tripod with a built in knuckle joint fitting. I
imagine that with a bushing it could be adapted to fit most any instrument
you might have looking for something like this. The original green
paint finish with smooth wear to the edges and high points looks great.
Good . . . . .$295.00
SOLD!!
Surveying / Surveyors Tripod
This later collapsible leg tripod is pretty nice. I believe it is for
Wild or other similar later instruments they way the mount is set up.
Good . . . . .$100.00
SOLD!!
Kern / Switzerland Collapsible Leg Surveyor's Surveying Instrument Tripod
Dome top with protective cover. Original finish. Very Nice!!
Fine . . . . . $125.00
SOLD!!
Collapsible Leg
Tripod for Surveying / Surveyors Instrument
This unusual collapsible leg tripod has an unusual mount design that is /
was protected by a patent. The head is marked Patented Feb 24th 1891.
There was a patent granted to the instrument maker Soltmann on that date, and this
style tripod is part of the description. Basically it is a quick mount
design where an instrument with a leveling head would attach as a unit by
merely dropping it into place. It looks to be hardly used.
Very Nice!!
Good + . . . . .$225.00 SOLD
Short
Tripod For Use In Mines
This fixed leg tripod stands just 41 or so inches tall. It is factory,
or original. Tripods this size were meant for use in mines or other
locals with low overhead. The head measures just over 4" and is
threaded both on the outer edge, and has a threaded inner hole. It
looks to be 18 TPI which I believe would make it a Gurley. It is a rare piece and has not been cut
down. It has a nice form.
Good + . . . . . SOLD!!
C.
L. Berger Collapsible
Leg Surveying Instrument Tripod
Near mint. Shows little if any signs of
use. Standard size at 3 1/2 x 8" Will fit under many
instruments by different makers. Very Nice!!Fine . . . . . $250.00
SOLD!!
Fixed
Leg Tripod / Surveying / Surveyors Tripod for Compass / Early Transit
This early fixed leg tripod is very nice. The dia. of the top post is approx
5/8 "
tapering to 3/4" or so. The knuckle joint works OK. It would ft
a compass and it fits the early Gurley compass / transit I
have listed elsewhere and is shown there with that instrument on it. The
solid tapered legs are ok and have their feet. It stands just 53"
tall. The top has brass fittings and
swiveling knuckle joint head. Nice!! Good +
. . . . .$195.00 SOLD!!
Fixed Split Leg Surveying Instrument Tripod
Like new with minor scuffs and scratches to the original
finish. It is marked Seiler. It is the standard 3 1/2 x 8 that will
fit under many newer post WWII surveying transits, levels, and compasses. Nice!!Fine . . . . . $125.00
SOLD!!
K
& E - Keuffel & Esser Split Fixed Leg 3 1/2 x 8 Surveying Instrument Tripod
Very nice original condition. It will fit under a
number of transits and levels. Very Nice!!Fine . . . . . $150.00
SOLD!!
Gurley
Extendable Leg Wooden Tripod
The cap and head of this fine condition tripod are clearly marked W. L. & E. Gurley / Troy New York.
This vintage Gurley tripod with extendable legs measures just over 3 1/2"
across the head. According to the chart published by Robert Parrish of
www.antiquesurveying.com
this tripod would be 3.625 x 18 TPI. It is in fine condition.
Excellent . . . . .$150.00
SOLD!
Tapered
Fixed Leg Tripod / Surveying / Surveyors Tripod
This tripod is very nice. It has a great look with its red & black paint scheme
on the top of the tapered legs. The head measures approx 2 3/4x 20 TPI. Nice!!
Good + . . . . .$150.00 SOLD!!
W. & L. E. Gurley Collapsible Leg Surveying Instrument Tripod
Very nice original condition. It will fit under a number of early Gurley instruments and has both outer threads
and the smaller interior hole is threaded as well. Very Nice!!
Fine . . . . . $250.00
SOLD!!
Collapsible
Leg Expedition Size Surveying Instrument Tripod
Nice overall condition. Used but no
damage or real apologies. Near miniature for tiny instruments
used in field. Weighs just a
few pounds. A non standard size with 7/8" male threaded post.
Outer ring is approx. 1 7/8" Dia. Nice!!
Good + . . . . . $195.00 SOLD!!
Tapered Fixed Leg Surveying Instrument Tripod
Very nice original condition. It has a 1
7/8 x 14 tpi threaded male post. Great double taper hardwood / walnut or
mahogany legs. Early & Very Nice!!Fine . . . . . $150.00
SOLD!!
Dietzgen Split Fixed
Leg 3 1/2 x 8 TPI Surveying Instrument Tripod Used nice condition. The head is a 3 1/2 x
8 TPI that will fit under most standard size instruments, transits, levels and the like by many makers. Good + . . . . . $125.00
SOLD!!
Surveying
Compass Tripod Used but nice condition. The
post tapers from 7/8 to 1" The plate is marked Boeringer & Klein St
Louis MO. a little known obscure but documented Midwest maker.Good . . . . . $175.00
SOLD!!
Surveying
Instrument Tripod Used but nice condition. The
plate is approx. 3 9/16 x 14 TPI.Good . . . . . $175.00
SOLD!!
K
& E / Keuffel & Esser 14' Frisco
Survey Grade Rod
Nice overall condition. Model # 81 0332. All the joints work.
Scales are good. Good + . . . . . $40.00
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+ . . . . . . .$150.00
SOLD
Berger
& Sons Auxiliary Eyepiece for Davis Solar Attachment w/ Colored Glass Solar
Screen, Prism & Peephole This little
device fits on the end of the transits scope and has 3 different eye openings
for different situations. You just revolve each into position for
different applications. One is a right angle prism, one is a dark lens, and
one a peephole. I found a listing for this in a turn of the century
catalog, and it cost a whopping $18.00 back then. We are just going to move the
decimal over one place.
Good + . . . . . . $150.00
SOLD!!
Dietzgen Alidade
w/ Leather Case
As new. Looks to have never been used. These were used in the field w/ a
plane table. Nice!!
Fine. . . . . . $40.00
SOLD!!
Chesterman
/ Rabone #558 100' Surveyor's Link Chain Nice!!Good . . . . . $295.00
SOLD!!
3
100' Surveying / Surveyor / Survey Chains The two
upper ones are "heavy link" say about #12 gauge wire. One of them is a
Keuffel & Esser, and one a Chesterman. Both are 100' and very nice. The third one,
in front is a much lighter
gauge wire and is a marked Chesterman. It has its tags and looks
pretty good. K & E 100' . . . . .Good + . . . . . . $325.00 / Each
SOLD!!
Chesterman 100' - H . . . . . Good + . . . . . . $275.00 / Each
SOLD!!
Chesterman 100' - L. . . . Good + . . . . . . $295.00 / Each
SOLD!!
4
Surveyors Chains
In front are two nice Chesterman chains,
one 2P and one 4P, or a 33', and a 66". Next is a 33' with trapezoid
wire loop handle. It is also a 33'. In the back is a heavy
link 33' w/ round loop handles. It too is a 33'
Good+ . . . . . ALL 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+ . . . . . . . BOTH SOLD
Chesterman
100' Surveyor's Chain
This is niceGood . . . . .
SOLD
Stackpole
Precise Surveyor's Chain w/ Level & Scale
This is niceFine . . . . .
SOLD
3 Surveyor's Chains
One is 100' , a 66'. and a 33'
Good . . . . . All SOLD
Gurley
#12 20 Meter Steel Surveying Chain Looks as though it was never used.
Talley tags every meter numbered 1 - 19.
Fine . . . . . . $450.00
SOLD!!
Surveyor's Chain This
is a nice condition 100' chain. I believe it is English as one of the tags
is marked warranted, like one would see on a Chesterman, but it does not have a
maker name. It has 9 tally tags, and looks
pretty good. Good + . . . . . .$250.00
SOLD!!
100'
Chesterman Surveying Chain The condition is very
nice. Marked handles & tags. Nice!!Fine. . . . . $295.00 SOLD!!
100'
Chesterman Surveying Chain The condition is very
nice. Marked brass handles & tally tags. A heavy chain with
large # 10 gage wire. No rust or pitting to speak of. Clean & Nice!!Fine. . . . . $295.00 SOLD!!
100'
Young & Sons / Philada Surveyors Chain Very nice w/
tally tags. Brass handles marked w/ name.
Good + . . . . . . $350.00
SOLD!!
66'
A. S. Aloe Surveyors Chain Very nice w/
tally tags. Brass tag marked w/ name. Chains from this St. Louis maker
are very unusual.
Good + . . . . . . $395.00
SOLD!!
33'
K & E Keuffel & Esser Surveyors Chain Very nice w/
tally tags. Brass handles marked w/ name model size etc. Good + . . . . . . $375.00
SOLD!!
50'
J. C. Sala Surveyors Chain Very nice w/
tally tags. Brass tag marked w/ name. Chains from this California maker
are very unusual. Good + . . . . . . $325.00
SOLD!!
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