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Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 11, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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W. & L.E. Gurley Reconnaissance Transit

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$2,091$1,700
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3295MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 11, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

W. & L.E. Gurley Reconnaissance Transit, Troy, New York, 6 1/2-in. engraved brass dial marked as above and fleur-de-lis representing north, horizontal plate with vernier scale divided 20-0-20, 3 1/2-in. vertical circle, and an 11-in. scope with level, housed in a dovetailed case, ht. 11 in.

Note: Gurley introduced reconnaissance transits around 1887.


Provenance: William H. Skerritt.
Estimate $500-700


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Keywords

W. & L.E. Gurley, William H. Skerritt, Troy