William Young ALUMINUM Transit w/ Tripod ANTIQUE Engineer Architect Surveyor

Description

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Larry & Carole Meeker
Antiques of a Mechanical Nature
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Genuine Antique
Vintage Collectible & User
Surveying Instruments
c. 1900 William Young ALUMINUM Transit
Engineer / Architect / Surveyor Instrument
w/Wooden Tripod
Description:
This sale is for the William Young ALUMINUM Transit  pictured. This is a very nice and unusual example of William Young's work. Young is credited with producing the first surveying instruments known as transits in the 1830s. The serial # of this transit is in the 8000s thus dating it from shortly after  the turn of the century and before they sold out to K & E.
As can be seen some parts are in brass, some Aluminum, and some are painted.  The contrasting materials  and finishes give it a very pleasing look. The finishes on all the different parts is near perfect.
The motions are OK noting some stiffness in the main plate. Good optics w/ crosshairs. It comes in the original box. The fixed leg wooden tripod, has an  Aluminum head. This is a rare and unusual surveying instrument, and an opportunity to buy something quite nice!!
Pics tell the story. Please look at all the pics to see the details and condition. What you see is what you get. Bid it to own it!!
Please be sure to view our other sales on eBay for similar antiques and collectibles.  Google our Ebay name Patented-Antiques.com to see even more surveying related antique  instruments & collectibles.
Thanks. Enjoy and Good Luck!!
Shipping Info & Terms
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