Description:
- Object ID: ALSA 2007.27.06
- Made by: T. Cooke and Sons Ltd.
- Model: Unknown.
- Serial Number: 11627
- Date Made: It predates 1913 based on the labels on the theodolite box.
- Approximate size:
- Accessories: Leather covered woden box
- Condition: Poor
Commentary:
This theodolite was made by T. Cooke and Sons Ltd. A label in the inside of the wooden carrying case says that it was made for the Hughes Owens Co. Ltd. Winnipeg. T. Cooke & Sons was founded in York, England in 1837 and in 1922 it was amalgamated with the firm of Troughton & Simms of London. The Hughes Owens Co was incorporated in Montreal in 1900.
The serial number “11627” and “T. Cooke & Sons Ltd, London & York.” Is on the theodolite and a inscription on the side of the theodolite reads “Made for the Hughes Owens Co Ltd Winnipeg”.
It comes in a wooden leather covered box which includes a base plate for the bottom of the transit. There are several labels on the inside of the box. Two dates are visible “April 6th 13 and June 3.14 on one of the labels.
It is in poor condition. Missing on horizontal tangent screw and all accessories. Glass covers for horizontal verniers are cracked, missing plastic shade for one horizontal vernier. The box is also in poor condition.
It was given to Charlie Weir by A.G. Stewart ALS#078.
Source of Object: Donated by C.H. Weir ALS.
Notes: The Society has only one in their collection.
References: Visit article Is it a Theodolite or Transit? Early Open Vernier Theodolites and Transits for additional information.
Description by: Entered by Ed Titanich on December 3, 2024.