Compass, Surveyors, W & LE Gurley

Surveyors Compass, W. & L. E. Gurley,
Compass, Surveyors, W & LE Gurley

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:

Brass compass with flip up sighting devices, two level bubbles. the compass needle can be locked using a screw on the underside of the compass. Inscription on face of compass reads ” W. & L. E. Gurley, Troy. NY. Graduations to 1/2 of a degree.

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: Updated by Ed Titanich, October 2, 2024.