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Keuffel & Esser # 5165 Engineer's
Locating Transit The serial number on this
nice looking and hard to find transit is 10973. It can be found on the
plate near the window and the patent dates this transit was manufactured under.
According to the chart it dates from 1905. The compass needle measures
3 5/8" and is operable. With its 9" scope, it is approx. the same size
as the Preliminary transits or the light mountain models. A very nice instrument all in all. The box
is pretty nice, and I can supply a nice collapsible leg tripod for an additional
$155.00
Excellent . . . . . $695.00 SOLD
Keuffel
& Esser & Y & S #5166 Special Survey Transit Serial # 62968
This is a very nice Preliminary Surveying Transit that
carries both the well known name of K & E and the lesser known but widely
respected firm of Young & Sons a long established instrument making company
from PA that K & E bought out in 1918. This instrument was well cared
for and shows little signs of use or abuse. This transit is basically the same
size and design as the Light Mountain Transit, but was offered during its time
for slightly less money. The finishes are near fine, and all of adjusting
screws move freely and the optics are clear. Inside the box the label
says this is a Special, and I assume that refers to the crosshair arrangement
as it has in addition to the 3 horizontal and 1 vertical line that you would
expect there are also 2 diagonal lines running in each direction as well.
All 3 of the bubbles are good, The compass is nice, the scales are nice, the
16oz bob is a Dietzgen, and the small feet are in the pouch to convert the base
for tabletop use. The lens cap and sun shade are here as well. All in
all a great little piece in super condition. Use it or display it in the
collection it is ready for either.
Excellent . . . . . $95.00 SOLD
K
& E #5060 Engineer's Transit This is a very large and graphic
transit. The scope measures 11". The serial # is 63463 which
would date this from approx 1936 according to the dating chart found on the
Survey History.org site.
It does have one apology in that one of the 4 leveling screws is stripped and
slides up and down in its hole. The threads are worn, and i believe that
simply replacing it will solve the problem. The box is proper but beat
up and very dirty. The tripod size is 3 5/8 x 12.
Excellent . . . . . $395.00 SOLD
Keuffel & Esser # 5127
Builders Transit This style of
transit w/o a compass was generally used by trades where a compass or
orientation was not important such as builders. The condition is
super and it is all original.
Excellent . . . . . $495.00 SOLD
Keuffel & Esser
Builders Transit This style of
transit has a nice contrasting color scheme. I think it may have
been refinished. The ring to the left is an adapter to mount it to the
3 1/2 x 8 tripod that it came with. The condition is
super.
Excellent . . . . . $575.00 SOLD
Keuffel & Esser # 5129 Preliminary
Survey Transit This is a nice looking transit
that dates from approx 1918 as evidenced by the serial # 35,--- which is found
on the compass face. It is in overall very nice condition and has 90%
or more of the black / bronzed finish on most of the instrument.
The scope measures approx 8" long. The compass is functional and the needle
on this example measures about 3 1/2" . On the side it has a vertical
half circle vernier which is 3 1/2" in Dia. All screws and motions move
freely and as they should. The optics clear and clean. The base
measures 2 3/4", and the instrument weighs approx 8 lbs. It is an ideal
size for use or display. A nice piece, in a hard to find size.
Excellent . . . . . $795.00 SOLD
Keuffel
& Esser # 5129 Preliminary Survey Transit This is a great looking transit that dates from 1908 as evidenced by the serial
# 16974 which is found both on the compass face and the Mahogany box.
It is in overall very nice condition and has 98% or more of the green lacquer
finish on the scope portion. The horizontal limb in its original brass
finish has mellowed to a soft warm patina. The compass is operational
and the needle on this example measures about 2 3/4" . It has a full vertical
circle which is 3 1/2" in Dia. All screws and motions move freely and
as they should. The optics and crosshairs are clear and clean. The
base measures 2 3/4", and the instrument weighs approx 8 lbs. It is an
ideal size for use or display and it is a great looker with its contrasting
finishes. A nice piece, in a hard to find size.
Excellent . . . . . $850.00 SOLD
Keuffel
& Esser Engineers or Architects Survey Transit
This is a nice looking transit that dates from the 1920's
according to the serial number found on the compass face. There are earlier
patent dates from the 1890's on the outer brass ring. The 3 level bubbles
are all clear and look original. The optics are crisp and there is a single
cross for crosshairs. The scope measures approx 12" and the mounting ring
for the tripod is about 3 5/8 ". The overall condition of this transit
is very nice, and it has aged to a nice 2 tone brownish brass patina that close
to 100 years age provides. It has the original box which someone has painted
in the past (see pics).
Architects or engineers style transits typically had 10-12" scopes. The half vertical circle measures 4 1/2" and is graduated to 30 degrees or 1 minute to either side. The compass face is 6" and the needle measures just over 4". It is operable. The vernier under the small windows is set up the same 30 degrees to either side. All motions are pretty smooth and operate correctly. This transit will display nicely, or would make a good user.
Good . . . . . $795.00 SOLD
Keuffel
& Esser Paragon Model # 74-0000 Engineers Transit This Keuffel & Esser Paragon transit is a beautiful
piece of engineering from the end of an era in the US. K & E's Paragon
transits were one of the last American made transits that were offered for sale
in the United States, and this is one of the last of those. The Keuffel
& Esser Co. had had a long and notable run in the industry beginning as far
back as the 1860's.
This particular instrument has a additional history and provenance that sets it apart from standard K & E Paragon transits you might find. This Paragon transit was never sold by K & E and was originally used as an executive sales demonstrator until it was presented to the last acting president of the company Gary Wrench, in 1982. Included is its Rosewood Laminate carrying case, and a NOS collapsible leg transit that were given to the last president in appreciation for his services in the early 80's. It has been on display for the last 25 or so years in Mr. Wrenches home and office.
The transit itself stands about 14" tall and it has a 12" scope. The 4 1'2" vertical circle / vernier is engraved on silver to 1 minute. The optics are clear and crisp. The crosshairs present. The compass works as it should and the serial number of 234,304 is on a label under the glass. It has a 4" gold plated needle. A fine instrument in superb condition that marks the end of an era and an American icon, the Keuffel & Esser Company.
Excellent . . . . . $1295.00 SOLD
Keuffel & Esser 5085 Engineers Transit This is a large & nice looking Engineers transit that dates
from 1908. The serial # 17657 which is found on the plate outside the compass. There are two patent
dates from near the turn of the century stamped there as well. This was the largest size transit that K & E produced and is listed in their catalogs as an Engineers Transit. This transit has K & E's distinctive twisted leg standards that were promoted as being stronger and superior to their earlier A frame design in the catalog write-ups. They give the instrument a very graphic look and interesting look the way one is twisted in the front and one in the rear and opposite from side to side. I believe K & E only used this design for 10 - 15 years and were phased out around 1913 or so.
It is in overall very nice condition and has 98% or more of the black matt finish on the upper portions, and a gloss black finish on the lower base. The scope measures 11 1/2" long. It has a 4 1/2" gold plated needle, and the silvered compass face is super clean. There is no discoloration or corrosion here at all. It appears that one of the small level vials has been changed out at some point, and there is a repair tag inside the box that would indicate that this was a factory repair. It is equipped with a half circle vernier and the readout is to the rear of one leg and graduated to 15 degrees. The horizontal vernier are graduated to 30 degrees. The small opaque shades for them are missing but are an easy fix.
All screws and motions move freely and as they should. The optics are clear and clean and there is one vertical and three horizontal crosshairs. The base measures 3 1/2" x 8. The tripod is proper and nice, noting that one leg bracket has a crack in the brass. There are two of these on each leg so it is still operational. The transit weighs over 16 lbs and has a commanding presence. It is an ideal size for display and it is a great looker with its near perfect finishes. A nice piece.
Excellent . . . . . $795.00 SOLD
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