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Collegestudent

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Is this an antique?
« 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.

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mariok54

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Re: Is this an antique?
« Reply #1 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.
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mart

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Re: Is this an antique?
« Reply #2 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, !!
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Re: Is this an antique?
« Reply #3 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!
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Re: Is this an antique?
« Reply #4 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 !!
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