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Elegant W. Gardam & Sons New York & Davis & Son London c1880 transit theodolite

Elegant W. Gardam & Sons New York & Davis & Son London c1880 transit theodolite
Elegant W. Gardam & Sons New York & Davis & Son London c1880 transit theodolite
Elegant W. Gardam & Sons New York & Davis & Son London c1880 transit theodolite
Elegant W. Gardam & Sons New York & Davis & Son London c1880 transit theodolite
Elegant W. Gardam & Sons New York & Davis & Son London c1880 transit theodolite
Elegant W. Gardam & Sons New York & Davis & Son London c1880 transit theodolite
Elegant W. Gardam & Sons New York & Davis & Son London c1880 transit theodolite
Elegant W. Gardam & Sons New York & Davis & Son London c1880 transit theodolite
Elegant W. Gardam & Sons New York & Davis & Son London c1880 transit theodolite
Elegant W. Gardam & Sons New York & Davis & Son London c1880 transit theodolite
Elegant W. Gardam & Sons New York & Davis & Son London c1880 transit theodolite

Elegant W. Gardam & Sons New York & Davis & Son London c1880 transit theodolite

Gardam & Sons Theodolite - also marked J, Davis London and Derby theodolite The top level has broken glass and missing an objective, This is all brass with nickel plating in parts. I think about 1880 as it has the same lower parts and compass as an engineer's level also made by W. I can't find an example of another theodolite made by Gardam. Both the marks are early as they do not mention Ltd. The nickel plating is worn on the compass, but compliments the brass.

Could do with a clean. Gardam & Sons New York &. Davis & Sons London c1880 theodolite. Gardam & Sons New York & Davis & Son London c1880 theodolite.

Gardam & Sons New York theodolite - also marked' Davis & Son - London and Derby'. This is all brass with nickel plating in parts, scope, compass etc..

I think about 1880 as it has the same lower parts as a surveyors Wye level and as a compass also made by W. The nickel plating is worn on the compass and vernier, but compliments the brass to make a very handsome and elegant theodolite. A lot of effort in the detailing has been afforded to make it look aesthetically pleasing.

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Gardam & Sons New York & Davis & Son London c1880 transit theodolite" is in sale since Saturday, June 19, 2021. This item is in the category "Collectables\Scientific Collectables\Engineering & Surveying". The seller is "greenergates" and is located in Stockport. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.

  • Period: 1800 to 1900
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Material: Brass
  • Type: Engineering/ Surveying
  • Sub-Type: Theodolites/ Stands

Elegant W. Gardam & Sons New York & Davis & Son London c1880 transit theodolite