Description:
- Object ID: ALSA 2012.05.03
- Made by: Keuffel & Esser Co. Made in the USA.
- Model: 5136F
- Serial Number: 97316
- Date Made: Circa 1947
- Approximate size: 30 cm (height), 28 cm (telescope length with sun shade).
- Accessories: Wooden carrying case with accessories (See commentary), Tripod (ALSA 2012.05.03)
- Condition: Good
Commentary:
This transit comes with a wooden carrying case which has a metal base for attaching the transit and and attaching a sun shade. The case also has three leather pouches for holding various items; the only item included is a brass plumb bob. Printed on a Keuffel & Esser label inside the case is “No. 5136F SERIAL 97316.” The serial number is also embossed on the transit.
Founderd in 1867, Keuffler & Esser (K&E) was a successful provider of surveying instruments, however it did not keep up which new electronis tecnology after the 1960s and eventually filled for bankrupcy in 1982.
Also donated with the transit is a collapsable wooden tripod. Its extended length is 140 cm, collapsed length is 93 cm. The threads of the transit for attaching to the tripod are 31/2 inches in diameter.
Source of Object: Donated by Bob Peverelle.
Notes: The Society has only one in their collection.
References: Visit: Is it a Theodolite or Transit? Early Open Vernier Theodolites and Transits and Keuffler & Esser – compleatsurveyor.com for additonal information.
Description by: Entered by Ed Titanich on December 4, 2024. Gordon Olsson on April 10, 2026