Sold for:
$2,091
$2,091
W. & L.E. Gurley Reconnaissance Transit, Troy, New York, 6 1/2-in. engraved brass dial marked as above and fleur-de-lis representing north, horizontal plate with vernier scale divided 20-0-20, 3 1/2-in. vertical circle, and an 11-in. scope with level, housed in a dovetailed case, ht. 11 in. Note: Gurley introduced reconnaissance transits around 1887. Provenance: William H. Skerritt. Estimate $500-700 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.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-10-11
