Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Heller & Brightly Surveyor's Transit, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, no. 7737, 11-in. scope with spirit level below, "A"-frame supports stamped "31" with fine adjustment mechanism on west side, 5-in. dia. two-tone dial marked "Heller & Brightly/Maker Philad/7737," large vernier scale with sunshade, opposing spirit level, and horizontal adjustment mechanism, mounted to a "7737" stamped four-screw adjustable base, housed in its original case with interior label, ht. 11 in.
Provenance: Richard Miller Collection.
Estimate $300-500
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Richard Miller, Heller, PhiladelphiaJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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