Theodolite, Geodetic, Bausch, Lomb, Saeg

Description:

  • Object ID: ALSA 2016.01.09
  • Made by: Bausch, Lomb, Saegmuller Co. of Rochester, NY.
  • Model: Unknown.
  • Serial Number: 6451
  • Date Made: Circa 1905 to 1907.
  • Approximate size: Unknown.
  • Accessories: See 2016.01.10 for striding level. See box of spare parts 2016.01.13.
  • Condition: poor

Commentary:

This theodolite was made by Bausch, Lomb, Saegmuller Co. of Rochester, NY. It comes with a stride level which is mounted on the theodolite. Circa 1907 – see the image below in the Bausch, Lomb, Saegmuller Company’s 1907 catalogue.

Source of Object: Donated by the Surveyor General Branch, Natural Resources, Canada.

Notes: The Society has only one in their collection.

References: Visit article Early Geodetic Theodolites were King for additional information.

Description by: Entered by Ed Titanich on December 3, 2024.