Engineering Compasses & Surveyors Transits
Fine selection of various pocket Engineering and Surveyors compasses.
French Pocket Sighting Compass
Circa 1900. Nickel-plated brass miniature surveyors transit compass in hunter case.
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The Brunton Pocket Transit
Featured in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
Forester's Surveyor's Compass by Leitz
LIETZ Co. FORESTER'S SURVEYOR'S VERNIER COMPASS
With Original leather case.
Cased French Surveyors Transit Compass
Antique brass transit compass. Late 1800's, French made. With original chagrin case.
1940 British Army Brass Marching Compass- WWII
Original British WW2 Dunkirk Era Mk.III Army Marching Compass Dated 1940
Encased in a solid brass body painted black with white lettering, this is a British MkIII Prismatic Marching Compass. These were originally introduced in 1932, and are well-known for their accuracy and quality of construction. The Compass Card (dial) is mother of pearl, and it floats in water to dampen the movement. The compass is Maker Marked on the back of the case, inside the rubber resting ring.