Antique Scientific Instruments

Antique brass transit theodolite, Hall Brothers of London, 1890s

Antique brass transit theodolite, Hall Brothers of London, 1890s
Antique brass transit theodolite, Hall Brothers of London, 1890s
Antique brass transit theodolite, Hall Brothers of London, 1890s
Antique brass transit theodolite, Hall Brothers of London, 1890s
Antique brass transit theodolite, Hall Brothers of London, 1890s
Antique brass transit theodolite, Hall Brothers of London, 1890s
Antique brass transit theodolite, Hall Brothers of London, 1890s
Antique brass transit theodolite, Hall Brothers of London, 1890s
Antique brass transit theodolite, Hall Brothers of London, 1890s
Antique brass transit theodolite, Hall Brothers of London, 1890s

Antique brass transit theodolite, Hall Brothers of London, 1890s
A most attractive polished brass late-Victorian transit theodolite by Hall Brothers of London. Hall Brothers was founded in founded 1880 and specialised in making precision optical instruments - later becoming a principal supplier of theodolites, survey equipment and artillery sights to the British military during both World Wars. This particular instrument most likely dates to the late 1890s. It is engraved to one side with the maker's name.

The silvered compass dial is in good condition, as are both of the spirit levels. Measures 30cm high, 26cm long and the transit dial is 12cm in diameter. I pay a great deal of attention to packaging with a view to ensuring that items reach buyers quickly and without damage.

Most of the items I sell are antique, of high value and impossible to replace. Items are generally wrapped in multiple layers of bubblewrap and placed in strong double-wall cardboard boxes with the void filled with a 100% recycled polystyrene loosefill. I have tried alternatives to bubblewrap but none come close in terms of the level of protection they provide. They are not the cheapest, but do offer a professional, fast (normally next-day) service and have proper shelving in their vans, which many of their competitors are unable to provide. If at all possible, please re-use the packaging, or find someone that can.

The item "Antique brass transit theodolite, Hall Brothers of London, 1890s" is in sale since Monday, September 23, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectables\Scientific Collectables\Engineering & Surveying". The seller is "james_cumbria" and is located in Penrith, Cumbria.

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  • Period: 1800 to 1900
  • Sub-Type: Instruments
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Material: Brass
  • Type: Engineering/ Surveying

Antique brass transit theodolite, Hall Brothers of London, 1890s