Antique Davis Level & Tool Co.
Levels & Inclinometers

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L. L. Davis Mantle Clock Level Inclinometer  The condition is excellent.  All original. The gold decoration is all original.   About as nice as one could ask for. 

Fine . . . . .245.00     SOLD!!

Davis Level & Tool Co. Adjustable Spirit Level / Mantle Clock Inclinometer  This is the nicest example I have ever owned.  It has great gold decorations and a nice overall patina.  It has a top screw and the side stop adjust screws are horizontal. Lots of original paint and gold decoration. Far better than most.

Good + . . . . . $295.00         SOLD!!

L. L. Davis Mantle Clock Inclinometer / Level  Lots of original paint remains on this 6" Davis inclinometer level. It looks to have been overcoated with a clear finish, and a couple of the screws look different from the norm, and each other.   Otherwise nice!!

Good + . . . . . $150.00      SOLD!!       

L. L. Davis Mantle Clock Inclinometer / Level   Lots of original paint remains on this 6" Davis inclinometer level.  Nice!! 

Good . . . . . $150.00     SOLD!!

L. L. Davis Adjustable Spirit Level Mantle Clock Level / Inclinometer  This one has a top screw and the side lock screws come in on the horizontal.  Lots of original paint & decoration.  Cleaned but not overly so.  Overall very nice condition.

Good + . . . . . $275.00     SOLD!!

Davis Level & Tool Co. No. 39 8" Machinist Level  The # 39 Davis Pocket Level at 8" long was the largest machinist pocket level of this style with acorn finials Davis L. & T Co. produced. It is seldom seen. Nice overall condition.

Good + . . . . . $400.00            SOLD!!

L. L. Davis #38 Level  Nice condition noting the owner F. E. Jackson stamped his name on the top plate. 

Good +  . . . . . $80.00        SOLD!!

2 Davis Cast Iron Levels   All bubbles good.  On top is a marked 4" Japanned #38  No rust or pitting.  Very Nice!!  On the bottom is an unmarked 37 1/2 with attachment point to mount it to a square blade.  It to is nice.  The tag indicates it was bought from Dave Paling in 1982, a long gone well known CA dealer back in the day

Fine . . . . . $95.00 / Choice    SOLD!!

L. L. Davis # 38 Pocket Machinist Level  Davis offered this size level either japanned or polished.  This polished example is in fine condition and has never been fiddled with.  Very nice!!

Good + . . . . . $195.00      SOLD!!

Davis Pedestal Pocket & Square Level  As is typical it is unmarked.  Nice condition.  No cracks, chips, breaks, or damage. No finials.  The bottom slot is 1/4" wide and wider than typical on these.  Interesting. 

Good + . . . . . $95.00        SOLD!!

Davis Level & Tool Co. No. 37 1/2 Pocket Level for Square   This level has lots of gold highlights remaining.  The pics do not do it justice.    Very nice!! 

Fine  . . . . . $50.00        SOLD!!

3 Davis Pocket Levels 3 different models. At the bottom is an unmarked 37 1/2. Next an unmarked 37. At the top is a six sided pocket level w/ finials that is marked Davis Level & Tool on one face, and Springfield Mass on another. Nice!!

37 1/2 - - - - - - Fine . . . . . $125.00       SOLD!!

37 - - - - - - - Fine . . . . . $95.00      SOLD!!

6S - - - - - - - - - Good + . . . . . $175.00        SOLD!!

Davis, Athol Machine, or Standard Tool Co 4" Pedestal Pocket & Square Level  As is typical it is unmarked. I have seen them offered as by all the named New England makers. Nice condition noting nickel loss No cracks, chips, breaks, or damage. Thick base is slotted to allow it to be attached to a square or other blade.

Good . . . . . $85.00         SOLD!!

Davis 4" Pedestal Level  As is typical it is unmarked. Nice condition noting nickel loss. No cracks, chips, breaks, or damage.

Good . . . . . $75.00    SOLD!!

Davis Level & Tool Co No. 39 8" Pocket Level   The # 39 Davis Pocket Level at 8" long was the largest one they produced and is seldom seen. Nice overall condition.

Good + . . . . . $295.00     SOLD!!

Davis Patent MWR Co.  6" Cast Iron Level  The paint is original, and it has been nicely cleaned.   The bubbles are all good, and look to be original.  A nice little 6" cast iron level that will display very well.

Good +. . . . .$75.00        SOLD!

M. W. Robinson / Davis Patent # 9 6" Cast Iron Level   All bubbles good.  The original japanning is 90% or so and has been over coated as was the collectors habit.  No rust or pitting. Nice!!

Good + . . . . . $125.00        SOLD!!

Davis Level & Tool Co 6" Cast Iron Machinist Level  Light rust that will clean. No structural issues. No cracks, chips, breaks, or damage. A hard to find level in a hard to find size.

Good . . . . . $75.00        SOLD!!

Davis Level & Tool Co, 18 Inch Cast Iron Level   Marked with Davis Level & Tool Co. name and Springfield Mass. location on one side plate, and with 2 patent dates on the other side plate. It is not a later and more common Robinson. No cracks, chips, breaks, or damage. Very Nice.

Good + . . . . . $150.00       SOLD!!

Davis Level & Tool Co. 12 Inch Cast Iron Inclinometer / Adjustable Spirit Level Patent and maker info on the front dial plate. One Patent Date. Early mark. This 12" Davis Inclinometer Level looks great. Good corners. Japanning is over 95%. Original mill marks on top of rails. About as nice as one could ask for!!

Fine . . . . . . $175.00        SOLD!!

Davis Level & Tool Co. 12 Inch Inclinometer Level  Info on the front dial plate. One Patent Date. Early mark. Look at all the original paint and decoration. Good corners. This 12" Davis inclinometer level is very nice!!! 

Fine . . . . . . $225.00        SOLD!!

L. L. Davis Adjustable Spirit Level 12 Inch Inclinometer   Info on the front dial plate. One Patent Date. Early mark. This 12" Davis Inclinometer Level looks great. Good corners. Japanning is over 95%. Lots of original gold high lights. Note side screws at dial. I think it is all original, but maybe restored / repainted. Nice job.

Fine. . . . . . $245.00          SOLD!!

M. W. R. Co. Davis Patent Cast Iron 12" Machinist Bench Level  M. W. Robinson out of NY was the last company to produce the Davis line of Levels. The M. W. R. Co. name and Davis Pat are part of the casting below the main vial. A hard to find size in nice overall condition.

Good + . . . . . . $125.00       SOLD!!

Davis Level & Tool Co, 18 Inch Cast Iron Level   Marked with Davis Level & Tool Co. name and Springfield Mass. location on one side plate, and with 2 patent dates on the other side plate. Original paint. No cracks, chips, breaks, or damage. Nice.

Good + . . . . . $100.00       SOLD!!

L. L. Davis TALL Frame 18 Inch "Adjustable Spirit Level" Inclinometer Level  Info on the front dial plate. Two Patent Dates. This has been cleaned and the japanning redone or enhanced. Looks great.

Good + . . . . . . $375.00    SOLD!!

L. L. Davis Adjustable Spirit Level 12 Inch Inclinometer  Info on the front dial plate. One Patent Date. Early mark. This 12" Davis Inclinometer Level looks great. Look at the pics showing the corners. There are crack lines that are repairs or the corners are still in place because they run past just the corner and into the frame. I think it is restored. Nice job, but in the words of our great Leader, "it is what it is"

Good . . . . . . $125.00        SOLD!!

Davis Level & Tool Co. 12 Inch Inclinometer Level  Info on the front dial plate. One Patent Date Early mark. This 12" Davis inclinometer level is about as nice as one could ask for.  Look at all the original paint and decoration.  Very Nice!!! 

Fine. . . . . . $250.00         SOLD!!

Davis Level & Tool Co 12" Cast Iron Machinist Bench Level  A nice example. No structural issues. Light rust that will easily clean. No cracks, chips, breaks, or damage. 

Good + . . . . . $120.00      SOLD!!

Davis Level & Tool Co, 24 Inch Cast Iron Level   Marked with Davis Level & Tool Co. name and Springfield Mass. location on one side plate, and with 2 patent dates on the other side plate. It is not a later and more common Robinson. No cracks, chips, breaks, or damage. Nickel loss on the vials. Very nice overall condition.

Fine . . . . . $175.00        SOLD!!

Davis Level & Tool Co. 12 Inch Inclinometer Level  Look at all the original paint.  No cracks, chips breaks or corner damage. No issues. Super condition. Very nice condition.

Fine . . . . . $150.00        SOLD!!

M. W. R. Co. Davis Patent Cast Iron 12" Machinist Bench Level  M. W. R. was the last company to produce the Davis line of Levels. Much research has been done on this and the timing and is readily available. The M. W. R. name, which stands for Robinson, and Davis Pat are part of the casting below the main vial. A hard to find size in very nice overall condition.

Fine . . . . . . $125.00     SOLD!!

M. W. Robinson Co. No. 9 Davis Patent 24" Cast Iron Level  M. W. R. was the last company to produce the Davis line of Levels.  Much research has been done on Davis Levels and the timing and other info is readily available online or in print.  The M. W. R. name, which stands for Robinson, and Davis Pat are part of the casting below the main vial. Nice overall condition.

Good + . . . . . . $95.00        SOLD!!

M. W. Robinson Co. Davis Patent 24 Inch Offset Inclinometer Level   Marked Davis Patent in the cast iron frame as well as with the M. W. Robinson Co. and Brooklyn NY location.  Some time around 1892 Davis sold the rights to manufacture to Robinson, and they continued the line of cast iron levels with some changes.  This style was made by both Davis and later by Robinson, but all had the inclinometer dial marked Davis Tool and Level Co as this one is marked. Some nickel loss.  No cracks, chips, breaks, or damage.  A nice example.

Fine . . . . . $295.00     SOLD!!

M. W. Robinson Co. Davis Patent 24 Inch Cast Iron Level   Marked Davis Patent in the cast iron frame as well as with the M. W. Robinson Co. and Brooklyn NY location.  Some time around 1892 Davis sold the rights to manufacture to Robinson, and they continued the line of cast iron levels with some changes.  A nice example.  No cracks, chips, breaks, or damage. Very nice overall condition.

Fine . . . . . $150.00     SOLD!!

Davis 24" Cast Iron Level / Inclinometer  One corner chip.  Good vial, pointer, etc.

Good -  . . . . .$295.00         SOLD!!

Davis 18" Tall Frame Cast Iron Level / Inclinometer  The condition of this tall frame level is superb.  It is not often you can find these with this much of the gold highlighting still here.  The webbing is all good, and the vial full.  There is one small flea bite on the corner end as shown in the pics that is hardly noticeable.  It is more like  bump.  There is 95% or better of the original japanning and most of the gold.   A very nice and hard to find level.

Fine . . . . .$395.00         SOLD!!

2 Davis Levels

L. L. Davis 18" Tall Frame Inclinometer Level  This level has 80-90% of its original black japanned finish.  You can see traces of the gold highlighting at the cove areas where the web meets the rail.  It is in as nice condition as one could ask for.

Good . . . . . $295.00            SOLD

2 Davis Levels

L. L. Davis 24" Tall Frame Inclinometer Level  This level has 80-90% of its original black japanned finish.  You can see traces of the gold highlighting at the cove areas where the web meets the rail.  It is in as nice condition as one could ask for. 

Top . . . . Good . . . . .$395.00       SOLD

Davis Patent M. W. Robinson 24"  #49 Cast Iron Level w/ Inclinometer This unusual level / inclinometer has a great look, and is in nice condition.

Bottom . . . . . Good . . . . .$495.00          SOLD

L. L. Davis 18" Tall Frame Inclinometer Level  This tall frame L. L. Davis Inclinometer level has a small blemish on the top rail.   There is approx 80% of the original japanning, and just traces of gold highlighting.  There are no breaks or cracks in the filigree and the inclinometer works as it should and the screws and pointer are nice and original.  A nice level in a hard to find size.

Good . . . . . .$395.00       SOLD!!

L. L. Davis 24" Tall Frame Inclinometer Level  This tall frame L. L. Davis Inclinometer level is nice.   There is approx 80% of the original japanning, and just traces of gold highlighting.  There are no breaks or cracks in the filigree and the inclinometer works as it should and the screws and pointer are nice and original.  A nice level in a hard to find size.  

Fine . . . . . .$495.00               SOLD!!

Davis 24 Inch Cast Iron Inclinometer Level  This 24" Davis Inclinometer Level has 1 patent date on the vial holder. There are two face plate screws missing. There is a file cut X in the top rail as seen. Other than that it is in nice overall condition. No chips, breaks, or damage to the filigree.

Good + . . . . . $240.00             SOLD!!

Davis Level & Tool Co. 24 Inch Inclinometer Level  Name and Patent info on the front dial plate.  One Patent Date.  Early mark.  Small missing piece of filigree to left of dial.  Good vial, good corners, etc.  This is a pretty nice example and all original.  

Good + . . . . . . $175.00      SOLD!!

Davis Level & Tool Co. 18 Inch Inclinometer Level Maker info on the front dial plate.  One Patent Date.  Early mark. This Davis Inclinometer has been cleaned and the japanning redone or enhanced.  I think.  It is just too nice.  

Good + . . . . . . $175.00      SOLD!!

M. W. Robinson Davis Patent # 49 Combination Inclinometer Plumb & Level  Info on the front dial plate and on both sides below main vial.   Looks OK noting losses to the japanning.   Robinson continued the tradition after purchasing Davis Level & Tool. 

Good + . . . . . . $325.00      SOLD!!

L. L. Davis No. 10  30" 1867 Patent Double Plumb & Level  Marked Manufactured by L. L. Davis Springfield Mass. with the 1867 patent date.  This level has a number 10 stamped on one of the brass end plates.    It has double plumb vials.  Very nice condition.    

Good +  . . . . . 70.00       SOLD!!

L. L. Davis #14 30" Mahogany Inclinometer Level w/ Plumb & Level Vials  This Patented #14 L. L. Davis mahogany level has an inclinometer  and plumb and level via making it a very hard to find variation of this style level.  Davis is mostly famous for their line of metal inclinometer levels, and only produced the wooden versions for a short period of time.  The typical version found has just a central inclinometer in the center, and these with the additional plumb and level vials are far harder to find.  The overall condition is super and the patina on the brass parts is even and original.  This level appears to have never really been used and has just some minor dings along the rail edges and a few stray scratches.  The plumb vial has lost some liquid is a bit oversized as well.  The patent info and Davis name are bold and show no sign of wear.  There is a second patent on the inclinometer dial. The screws are original and the pointer is as well.  This level will be near mint with just a light cleaning, and  we are going to leave that to the new owner to do to his own tastes.  A rare level in exceptional condition that will be a highlight to the collection.

Fine . . . . . .$795.00         SOLD!

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This is just a sample of the many antique levels & tools we have sold.
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Our current offering of Antiques for sale are at our sister Website Patented-Antiques.com.

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