[Daguerreotype] A Serious Surveyor with a Vernier Compass

Anonymous sixth-plate daguerreotype of a surveyor and his Vernier Compass on the table, ca. 1850-55. He stares seriously into the camera, his arm resting besides his most important tool. NO RESERVE

Two W. & L.E. Gurley Surveyor's Vernier Compasses, Troy, New York, Both with 6-in. dia. engraved silvered dials, verniers on the southern arm, sighting vanes, outkeeper's, and labeled fitted boxes. F

Vintage Dietzgen in original box, model 8741, probably 1920's. A second compass is a T.F. Randolph copper compass, along with a David White Realist Meridian 8830 Transit, in its original case. Overall

Four (4) Surveyor's Equipment items. 1st item: Thomas Whitney, Philadelphia Vernier Compass, No. 448, comprised of brass with a glass face, the steel eight-point dial with black lines and lettering fo

Unmarked Surveyor's Compass, 19th century, 5-in. dia. engraved dial with cardinal and intercardinal points, needle hold-down, scale divided in four quadrants, vernier on north arm, opposing bubble lev

H.M. POOL BRASS SURVEYOR'S COMPASSEaston, Massachusetts, Circa 1840Wood and iron footed tripod.Height 65”.

Delicate brass surveyor's compass, 18th century, unsigned in its original pine fitted box. 12"l. x 5.25"diameter

An early 19th century four vane surveyor's compass by Thomas Jones. Signed with his Charing Cross address. H. 23 cm. (9.25 in) Dia. 20 cm (8 in)

Brass Surveyor's Compass, 5 3/4" silvered dial engraved Benjamin Pike Jr., 294 Broadway, N.Y. , with cardinal points in block letters, fleur-de-lis representing north. Two spirit levels; sighting vane

Brass surveyor's compass signed "D. Bafsett, Fairfield", 19th c. 15"l. Dial 6.5"dia.

Antique Surveyor's Compass Cira 1810-1840 By Henry Sleeper Pearson 15" Long

Description: A brass framed surveyor's compass with silvered face marked, " Benj.n Pike. Jr. 294, Broadway, N. Y. " The frame contains two spirit bubbles for leveling, a dial for how many sightings ar

G.W. BLUNT CASED BRASS SURVEYOR'S COMPASS New York, 19th Century Case height 3.25". Width 16". Depth 7.5".

SCARCE THAXTER SURVEYOR'S COMPASS - Early 19th c. Bronze with engraved silver face marked "S. Thaxter, Boston" (so pre-1822), in a later fitted mahogany case with leather strap, along with two mountin

RICHARD PATTON CASED BRASS SURVEYOR'S COMPASS New York, Late 19th Century Case height 3.5". Width 11.5". Depth 5.5".

rated 9+, 15"L., brass body and dial is engraved with company's name, has a six inch needle, has bubble levels and extra pieces, the original box has paper label on the underside of the li

T. RIPLEY BRASS SURVEYOR'S COMPASSLondon, 19th CenturyRetains cover and gimbaled mount. Signed on face "T. Ripley & Son, Hermitage Bridge, London".Height 8". Length 15".

19th Century William J. Young Surveyor's CompassPhiladelphia, brass construction with steel dial marked by the maker; the instrument includes two sights, and two spirit levels. Length 12-1/2 in. Priva

Description: Surveyor's compass with silvered brass dial and folding sighting vanes. Housed in the original solid mahogany carved box with a red velvet lining under the instrument. History: Surveyor��

Circa 1860s occupational photo of a well-dressed, senior surveyor posing beside his surveying compass. Photographer has lightly tint enhanced the eyes, hair and beard to darken the photo. The gentlema

A cased IVER C. WEILLBACH & CO. magnet compass compensator along with the accompanying letter (box measuring 5.375" x 6.25" x 6.25"), and a brass mix surveyor compass on a wooden tripod (15" high, dia

American. New York. Circa 1900. Brass. Keuffel & Esser. 16" long. Compass box 7" diameter. 1" crack in glass. Retained in original walnut case. Est. $200 - 300

Old Large Brass Surveyor's Compass on 3 Feet by WEST London. Condition: Generally Good. Dimensions: Dia: 5" x H: 3.5". Provenance: From a Long Island NY Home. Please note the absence of a condition re

Brass Surveyor's Compass, not marked with maker, no stand. Pitting, distress, wear.