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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: Collegestudent on May 31, 2011, 06:58:18 PM

Title: Is this an antique?
Post by: Collegestudent on May 31, 2011, 06:58:18 PM

I have no idea. This is an old surveying instrument was my grandads he bought it used.

Title: Re: Is this an antique?
Post by: mariok54 on June 01, 2011, 02:52:23 AM

Looks like a theodolite to me... Can you post a clearer picture of the plaque. That should show the makers and even a patent number, and so should help age and even value it.

Title: Re: Is this an antique?
Post by: mart on June 01, 2011, 09:11:33 AM

Well,, my pic disappeared !! But your item appears to be a surveyers transit !! Used to establish correct property lines as well as in construction when shooting the grade for building foundations ect, !!

Title: Re: Is this an antique?
Post by: KC on June 01, 2011, 09:15:09 AM

agree with mariok54's comment and mart's.

The next question most likely will be is it of any value and the answer is yes!  1  Because it was your grandfathers  2   If it is in great working order and all parts are there....there will be someone who would like it if you don't care to keep it!

Title: Re: Is this an antique?
Post by: mart on June 01, 2011, 10:56:22 AM

Checked on a newer one recently and they are not cheap !! One I found was $750. used !! Older ones like this probably around $300. !!  We decided that eyeballing would do fine since we knew the marks and only needed a straight line for a fence !!