A magnificent precision artifact combining early industrial engineering with scientific heritage! 🔭 This authentic Japanese antique surveying transit instrument features heavy cast metal construction, integrated magnetic navigation compass, spirit levels, optical scope tube, and geared angle adjustment wheels. 🌟
📦 Included Package:
🔭 Antique Precision Surveying Transit Instrument with Integrated Compass
🧭 Central Built-in Magnetic Directional Compass
📐 Tubular Spirit Levels & Fine Adjustment Vernier Knobs
🔍 Mechanical Character & Condition Details:
🔭 Optical & Mechanical System: Features manual altitude elevation wheels, horizontal rotation vernier controls, and twin leveling spirit vials attached to a heavy-duty tripod-mounting base plate.
🧭 Internal Compass: Retains clean directional navigation degree markings and needle casing, protected beneath an authentic glass dial.
⏳ Authentic Patina: Exhibits wonderful historical character, vintage surface oxidation, and honest aged metal wear confirming decades of professional civil and geodesic use. Solid, weighty, and structurally intact.
✨ Carefully dusted, surface-cleaned, and sanitized prior to packing!
📐 Physical Specifications (Item Only):
📏 Base Diameter: about 5.51 in (about 14.0 cm)
📏 Telescope Length: about 8.66 in (about 22.0 cm)
📏 Overall Height: about 10.63 in (about 27.0 cm)
⚖️ Total Net Weight: about 3.60 kg
🏷️ eBay Item Specifics:
• Primary Material: Cast Iron / Brass / Optical Glass
• Type: Surveying Transit / Theodolite / Scientific Instrument
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: Vintage / Pre-1950
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Features: Integrated Magnetic Compass, Spirit Levels, Manual Focus Wheels
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
🔭 Collector Display Recommendations:
🌟 An awe-inspiring historical centerpiece for civil engineers, maritime enthusiasts, scientific apparatus collections, executive library desks, or industrial modern decor! ✨
🌟 Our Promise to Global Connoisseurs:
🌸 Genuine Japanese antique scientific precision instruments directly from Japan.
📦 Multi-layer bubble wrap packaging, custom corner cushioning, and heavy-duty double-boxing ensure complete safety during international flight.
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