Antique transit manual

All motions operate smoothly. The silvered compass face is flawless, and the compass swings north. Cross hairs are present in both scopes. It hardly looks to have never been used. The box is covered in canvas and is in like new condition noting minor wear or fraying of the cloth at the corners. The matte green lacquer finish on the instrument is near pristine. Nearly every holder for small tools on the door is full.

The loupe, plumb bob, oil can, and more are all present. NO apologies. You will never find a nicer example. The nicest example of a rare instrument that will display very nicely in any number of settings.

It can be found on the plate near the window and the patent dates this transit was manufactured under. According to the chart it dates from With its 9" scope, it is approx. A very nice instrument all in all. This instrument was well cared for and shows little signs of use or abuse. This transit is basically the same size and design as the Light Mountain Transit, but was offered during its time for slightly less money. The finishes are near fine, and all of adjusting screws move freely and the optics are clear.

Inside the box the label says this is a Special, and I assume that refers to the crosshair arrangement as it has in addition to the 3 horizontal and 1 vertical line that you would expect there are also 2 diagonal lines running in each direction as well.

All 3 of the bubbles are good, The compass is nice, the scales are nice, the 16oz bob is a Dietzgen, and the small feet are in the pouch to convert the base for tabletop use. The lens cap and sun shade are here as well. All in all a great little piece in super condition. Use it or display it in the collection it is ready for either. The scope measures 11". The serial is which would date this from approx according to the dating chart found on the www. It does have one apology in that one of the 4 leveling screws is stripped and slides up and down in its hole.

The threads are worn, and i believe that simply replacing it will solve the problem. The box is proper but beat up and very dirty. The condition is super and it is all original. I think it may have been refinished.

The condition is super. The scope measures approx. All screws and motions move freely and as they should. The optics clear and clean. It is an ideal size for use or display. A nice piece, in a hard to find size. The horizontal limb in its original brass finish has mellowed to a soft warm patina. The optics and crosshairs are clear and clean. It is an ideal size for use or display and it is a great looker with its contrasting finishes.

There are earlier patent dates from the 's on the outer brass ring. The 3 level bubbles are all clear and look original. The optics are crisp and there is a single cross for crosshairs.

The overall condition of this transit is very nice, and it has aged to a nice 2 tone brownish brass patina that close to years age provides. It has the original box which someone has painted in the past see pics.

Architects or engineers style transits typically had " scopes. The compass face is 6" and the needle measures just over 4". It is operable. The vernier under the small windows is set up the same 30 degrees to either side. All motions are pretty smooth and operate correctly. This transit will display nicely, or would make a good user.

Included is its Rosewood Laminate carrying case, and a NOS collapsible leg transit that were given to the last president in appreciation for his services in the early 80's. It has been on display for the last 25 or so years in Mr. Wrenches home and office. The transit itself stands about 14" tall and it has a 12" scope. The optics are clear and crisp. The crosshairs present. The compass works as it should and the serial number of , is on a label under the glass.

It has a 4" gold plated needle. The serial which is found on the plate outside the compass. There are two patent dates from near the turn of the century stamped there as well. Copy of original Berger order sheet will be included. In Berger mahogany box that is probably not original to the transit. No vertical circle. In mahogany box.

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