Description:
- Object ID: ALSA 2016.04.01
- Made by: Wild Heerbrugg, Switzerland.
- Model: T1A
- Serial Number: 164505
- Date Made: Date of production of this theodolite was 1969.
- Approximate size: 29 cm (h) [with scope up] X 14 cm (w)
- Accessories: Metal instrument carrying case (bomb).
- Condition: Good
Commentary:
The T1A was first produced from 1957 to 1973.One side of the body of this instrument is inscribed “WILD HEERBRUGG SWITZERLAND T1A – 164505”. It had an automatic compensator for the vertical circle. Similar to the T1, it had direct reading to 20” and was idea for traversing and cadastral survey work.
The metal instrument carrying case (bomb) is green in color. It is 32 cm tall X 17 cm in diameter. In the bottom of the case is a black plastic handled screw driver held in place with
two black metal clips. The theodolite and the (bomb) case are contained in ca large orange plastic shipping case. The closed ase is 53 cm (h) X 31 cm square at the base.
Source of Object: Donated by Estate of Beverly Jack Cheetham.
Notes: The Society has a second T1A, SHF 2015.01.09 (Estate of Reg Watson).
References: Visit article Wild – The Leader in Optical Theodolites for additional information.
Description by: Entered by Ed Titanich on December 1, 2024.