W.J. Young Railroad Goniometer

Description:

W.J. Young Railroad Goniometer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, two independently rotating 9-in. scopes (lacking lenses) 7-in. dia. engraved horizontal plate reading "Wm .J. Young/Maker/Philadelphia.," with opposing spirit levels and verniers to one minute of arc, mounted to a four-screw adjustable leveling base, ht. 12 in.

Note: Few of these instruments are known; the model is listed in the 1911 Young & Sons catalog.


Provenance: Robert Miller Collection.
Estimate $700-900

tubes are not original and they are lacking optics.


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