Description:
- Object ID: ALSA 2008.15.02
- Made by: See commentary
- Model:
- Serial Number: 44407
- Date Made:
- Approximate size:
- Accessories: Comes with a wooden box for storing and transporting the transit (see commentary).
- Condition: Fair
Commentary:
This transit is identified as “Transit Astra TRs No 44407.” The orgin of the name Astra could not be found. The transit was probably made for the Norman Wade company who marketed the transit. The Norman Wade Company was a Canadian supplier of surveying and drafting equipment from 1945 to the early 2000’s. The face of the compass includes the serial number “No 44407” and the Norman Wade logo.
Inside the wooden box is a label with the heading ” 5 INCH TRANSIT” the label contains the transit specifications. On the inside and outside of the box are Norman Wade lables.
The transit box contains a lens shade, instrument adjusting pins and small adjusting wrench.
Source of Object: Donated by Lou Breton, ALS.
Notes: The Society has only one in their collection.
References: Visit article Is it a Theodolite or Transit? Early Open Vernier Theodolites and Transits for additional information.
Description by: Entered by Ed Titanich on December 4, 2024.