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.