08-23-200808-23-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2419
August 23, 2008 10:00 AMCalender
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Brass Miniature or Mountain Transit by Gurley

Sell one like this
$850$850
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2419Location: BoltonDate / Time: August 23, 2008 10:00AM

Description:

Brass Miniature or Mountain Transit by Gurley, No. 221776, patd. July 25, 1916, with 2-inch dia. silvered dial engraved around upper rim W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y., star at North, East and West reversed, vernier, needle ring divided 0-90ยบ in four quadrants, 7-inch lg. focusing telescope supported on pear-shaped trunnions, vertical half-circle with vernier scale engraved Beaman Stadia Arc Patd. March 27. 1906, horizontal plate with opposing verniers, vial and four-screw leveling base, ht. level 8 1/2 in., in later pine case.
Estimate $600-800

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