Antique c1918 Keuffel & Esser K&E Surveyor Transit #36775 Case Tripod For Sale

Antique Keuffel & Esser Surveyor Transit #36775 – Matching Case, Tripod & AccessoriesOffered is an exceptional antique Keuffel & Esser Co. (K&E) surveyor’s transit and surveying outfit, dating to approximately the late 1910s / circa 1918–1919.The transit is clearly marked Keuffel & Esser Co., New York and bears serial number 36775.Most importantly, the original fitted wooden Keuffel & Esser carrying case is also factory marked No. 36775, matching the serial number on the instrument. This matching-number case is an especially desirable feature for collectors.INCLUDEDThis lot includes everything shown:* Keuffel & Esser surveyor’s transit – Serial No. 36775
* Original fitted K&E wooden case – matching No. 36775
* Period wooden surveying tripod
* Antique graduated wooden surveying/leveling rod with target
* Vintage braided surveyor’s cord/line
* Associated pieces shown in the photographsTHE TRANSITThis is a beautifully constructed early professional surveying instrument featuring a compass, telescope, spirit level, graduated horizontal circle, vertical-angle scale and precision adjustment mechanisms.It retains an attractive combination of blackened metal, brass components and silvered graduated surfaces.The instrument has not been polished or restored, preserving the aged patina and character acquired over approximately a century.CONDITIONThe entire outfit is offered in antique, as-found condition.The transit shows expected age-related wear, patina, oxidation and marks consistent with professional use and long-term storage. The wooden case, tripod, measuring rod and cord likewise show appropriate age and use.The transit mounts properly on the included wooden tripod and appears substantially complete from visual inspection.It has not been professionally serviced, calibrated or tested for surveying accuracy. It is therefore being sold as an antique scientific/surveying collectible, with no guarantee of suitability for modern professional surveying.Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition and completeness. Everything included is pictured.MATCHING SERIAL NUMBERSOne of the strongest features of this outfit is the matching identification:Transit: No. 36775
Original K&E fitted case: No. 36775The case retains its original Keuffel & Esser Co. manufacturer’s plate listing the company’s New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and Montreal locations.Keuffel & Esser was one of America’s leading manufacturers of precision surveying, engineering and scientific instruments.This approximately century-old outfit would make an outstanding addition to an antique surveying collection, engineering or scientific-instrument collection, historical display, museum exhibit, railroad/industrial collection, or professional office.A substantial antique K&E surveying outfit offered together as one lot — transit, matching numbered case, tripod, surveying rod and vintage cord.