Antique Surveyor's Theodolite, English, Brass, Oak

Name: Antique Surveyor's Theodolite, English, Brass, Oak
SKU: as272a5768
Price: 1250.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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This is an antique surveyor's theodolite. An English, brass instrument in oak case by Troughton and Simms of London, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Wonderfully complete and comprehensive surveyor's instrument set within a quality case
Displays a desirable aged patina with light weathering commensurate with age
Patinated brass shows appealing dark tonality, with contrasting knurled vernier adjustments
Large compass to the centre of the stand, with cardinal and intercardinal points

Modular construction, with four main pieces - Level, sight, compass base and stand
Finely annotated throughout with measuring marks
Engraved for a C.I. Elton upon the upstand with naive H.G.S to the scope wheel
Compass face reads 'Troughton & Simms, London'

This is a fascinating and unusually complete antique surveyor's theodolite. Of superb quality and of high appeal for collectors of engineering interest. Delivered polished and ready to display.

Dimensions:
Cased Width: 41.5cm (16.25'')
Cased Depth: 35cm (13.75'')
Cased Height: 22cm (8.75'')

Theodolite Width: 15.5cm (6'')
Theodolite Depth: 30.5cm (12'')
Theodolite Height: 45cm (17.75'')

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Price

£~~1250.00~~

$~~1670.75~~ USA

€~~1469.63~~

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Category Scientific Antiques Date c.1910 Edwardian Antiques Material Brass Origin English Maker Cooke, Troughton and Simms Item code as272a5768 / 18.8271 Status Sold

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