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William E. Stieren Vernier Transit, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, mid-19th century, 10-in. scope with spirit level below mounted to "A"-frame supports, 5-in. dia. engraved silvered dial reading "Wm. E. Stieren/Maker/Pittsburgh, Pa./154," with opposing horizontal verniers and fine adjustment screw, four-screw leveling base, housed in its original dovetailed case. Provenance: Richard Miller Collection. Estimate $400-600 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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