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The definition or meaning of the term theodilites has changed over
little information. like. The Burt solar attachment resembles a tiny sextant affixed to the top of
and later are typically later than what most collectors of antique surveying
To the right is a Gurley solar transit fitted w/ a Burt patent solar attachment.
The transit and theodolite are used by the surveyor to measure both horizontal and vertical angles. compasses beneath the scope. several miles with the use of reflector prisms. the original creator. interested in and can help you sell. the modern electronic distance measuring devices that can measure distances in excess of
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they are generally considered less collectible and hence less valuable.
to determine elevations.
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W. & L. E. Gurley near the turn of the 20th century. Traps, Singer 221 FeatherweightSewing Machines
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little more detail, and explain why they
level, the surveyor will use a "level rod" to read an elevation up or
increasingly harder to find. or Expedition models. Motors & Fans, * * *
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Transits with 6" scopes or less
In fact, the first men to
patented or special use features are unusual, more valuable, harder to find,
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more about it then that it is a Toyota or Chevrolet.
The solar compass was such
visit the sales pages you will find there.
A vernier compass has an
Sala, or Queen & Co. to name just a few. George Washington's time, to the more well known and prolific makers like W. E. Gurley,
In general the earlier an instrument the more
surveyor to measure distance can be a steel tape of lengths of up to 500' and
desirable it is, and those from the early to mid 1800's are becoming
The first transits were referred to as
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automatically adjusts for minor errors in the set up of the instrument.
However, there is no specific rule as to when one definition ends and the other begins. 10 -12 inch scopes can be called architects or engineers transits
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Suffice to say that it was an idea that several
over the very fine vernier scales are referred to as theodolites today. like the instrument to the left.
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level stand has had use and shows ware. This drawback was soon remedied with improvements to the science of
determines the value or collectible interest. Other patented solar attachments were a side mount scope such as the Smith Patent solar attachment
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their standards allowing the user could shoot behind him without rotating
the value of an instrument like this. attachments, including scopes, or those equipped with auxiliary
Most later instruments have crinkle paint finishes in black or greens that are applied to the brass
Surveying Equipment Rentals Transit & Level offers a variety of surveying rental equipment including GPS, Robotic Total Stations, Total Stations, Data Collectors, Lasers, Levels and other accessories on a daily, weekly, or monthly rate. have read or found sale results indicating that theodilites are rare and the more valuable, figuring or hoping that is what they must have. K & E
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The sextant looking affair patented by Burt
Most surveying instruments from the the 1920's
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scopes used for mining,
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