Antique Transit Theodolite, English, Surveying Instrument, Thornton, Edwardian Albert Hartshorne Tilting on the original mechanism

Tilting on the original mechanism with built in fall arm the table rises on a quadra-form baluster support mounted on a rectangular base upon giant hairy paw feet housing the original integrated brass castors

leather desk swivel chair in Victorian revival taste

Standing upon a quartet of turned legs with a circular toe

Fascia dressed with later brass handles in Aesthetic Period taste

Individually numbered as 52 in a run of 205 prints

Antique Transit Theodolite, English, Surveying Instrument, Thornton, Edwardian Albert Hartshorne Tilting on the original mechanismOur Stock # 24987 This is an antique transit theodolite. An English, bronze and brass surveying instrument by AG Thornton of Manchester, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Superb display quality to this dashing instrument Presents a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Warm brass and bronze hues sit pleasingly against the silvery tones Pleasingly substantial weight in the hand at 6. 61kg (14. 57 lb) Main viewing scope with built