Description:
- Object ID: ALSA 2007.27.07
- Made by: W.& L.E. Gurley, in Troy, NY.
- Model: Unknown
- Serial Number: Unknown
- Date Made: Unknown.
- Approximate size: Unknown.
- Accessories: Comes in a wooden box marked 250. The box also contains an attachment for mounting the compass on a tripod or a pole.
- Condition: Fair
Commentary:
The inscription on the face of compass reads ” W. & L. E. Gurley, Troy. NY.” It is graduated to 1/2 of a degree. It has flip up sighting devices and two level bubbles. the compass needle can be locked using a screw on the underside of the compass.
The donor, Charlie Weir, believes the compass was used by A.G. Stewart ALS. After a long and adventurous survey career starting in 1908 A.G. Stewart started a private practice in Edmonton just after WW2. Charlie became a partner in the firm in in 1952.
Source of Object: Donated by C.H. (Charlie) Weir, ALS.
Notes: The Society has only one in their collection.
References: Visit article Not Quite Redundant – The Surveyor’s Compass for additional information.
Description by: Ed Titanich, October 2, 2024 and Gordon Olsson, November 06, 2025..