Antique Surveyor's Theodolite, English, Brass Compass, Oak Case, Edwardian, 1910

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'').

Origin : United Kingdom
Manufacture Date : Circa 1910
Materials : Brass