Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Theodolite, Desk, Ornament, William Stanley

Name: Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Theodolite, Desk, Ornament, William Stanley
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA686232
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is an antique surveyor's level. An English, brass theodolite desk ornament by William Stanley with mahogany carry box, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1910.

A fine scientific instrument from a renowned designer

Displays a desirable aged patina

Enamelled primary tube in good original order

Mahogany carry box features original instruction label and a later service label dated to 1935

Example of William F Stanley's patent no. 10,447 'Improvement In Surveyor's Levels, May 1901'

Primary tube engraved with the serial number 93326

Further marked with the address 'Stanley, Great Turnstile, Holborn, London'

Triform mounting platform with adjustment levers and the inscription 'Stanley's Patent'

Longitudinal and transverse spirit levels feature above the barrel

Front element protected by a swivelling, brass dust cover

Prismatic surveying compass situated beneath primary tube

Choice of two eye-pieces revealing a fine metal reticule when removed

This is a splendid, antique example of William Stanley's patented surveyor's level and perfect as a showpiece on display, or gracing a desk. Replete with copious period detail and scientific interest, this is sure to delight many a collector or for those with an engineering mind. Delivered polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 38.5cm (15.25'')

Max Depth: 15.5cm (6'')

Max Height: 21.5cm (8.5'')

Level Width: 12cm (4.75'')

Level Depth: 34cm (13.5'')

Level Height: 18cm (7'')

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Our Ref: 18.6340

Physical Dimensions

Height

18cm (7.09")

Width

12cm (4.72")

Depth

34cm (13.39")

Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA686232

Dealers Internal Reference

18.6340

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is an antique surveyor's level.

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An English, brass theodolite desk ornament by William Stanley with mahogany carry box, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1910.

London Fine Antiques

A fine scientific instrument from a renowned designer

fig 1. Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Theodolite, Desk, Ornament, William Stanley

Displays a desirable aged patina

Enamelled primary tube in good original order

Mahogany carry box features original instruction label and a later service label dated to 1935

Example of William F Stanley's patent no. 10,447 'Improvement In Surveyor's Levels, May 1901'

fig 2. Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Theodolite, Desk, Ornament, William Stanley

Primary tube engraved with the serial number 93326

Further marked with the address 'Stanley, Great Turnstile, Holborn, London'

Triform mounting platform with adjustment levers and the inscription 'Stanley's Patent'

fig 3. Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Theodolite, Desk, Ornament, William Stanley

Longitudinal and transverse spirit levels feature above the barrel

Front element protected by a swivelling, brass dust cover

Prismatic surveying compass situated beneath primary tube

Choice of two eye-pieces revealing a fine metal reticule when removed

fig 4. Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Theodolite, Desk, Ornament, William Stanley

This is a splendid, antique example of William Stanley's patented surveyor's level and perfect as a showpiece on display, or gracing a desk. Replete with copious period detail and scientific interest, this is sure to delight many a collector or for those with an engineering mind. Delivered polished and ready for the home.