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ANTIQUE SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS

FOREIGN TRANSITS AND THEODOLITES

J. W. Breithaupt & Sohn - Kassel, Germany

Sold on EBay - 11/20/2022

Serial Number: 34339
Type: Theodolite
Telescope Length: 5"
Level on telescope lenght: 2-1/4"
Diameter of Horizontal Circle: 3-1/2"
Needle Length: N/A
Diameter of Vertical Arc: 3"
Height: 9-1/2"
Box: Yes - Good condition
Condition: Very Good; Telescope focuses; Crosshairs; Lens cap and shade
Other: Has mounting plate that fits on tripod; Tripod head w/o legs; No horizontal compass; 3 volt light system designed to illuminates horizontal and vertical scales (Note: Has not been tested, but appears to be functional. Two spare bulbs in box that were present when instrument was acquired. Modified flashlight case wired to hold batteries with connector plug.)
Found: 1970 - Long Beach
CEH Inventory# FT9

For history and information about J. W. Breithaupt & Sohn go to:

http://archives.profsurv.com/magazine/article.aspx?i=356

http://www.amerisurv.com/PDF/TheAmericanSurveyor_Cheves-VisitToBreithaupt_Vol10No5.pdf