William J. Young Tunnel Transit

Description:

William J. Young Tunnel Transit, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, lacquered brass instrument with 15-in. scope mounted to a cross bar with lower spirit level, dual tapered pillars with cross bar engraved "Wm. J. Young/Philadelphia," all housed in the original mahogany case.

Note: Tunnel transit made about 1830, with leveling base used in early Pennsylvania railroad tunnels.
Estimate $600-700


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