Thread: Theodolite

Originally Posted by Hogarthde

Just helping friends sorting estate for garage sale.

One of 1961 Swiss made theodolite , looks in perfect condition although no tripod.

I suggested it was quite valuable, then realised no one would ever use such a beautiful thing nowadays, sigh ....so will probably go the same way as the nine lawnmowers

Don't throw it away! There are collectors that will buy them, some on eBay, and the following place that does not show prices.

Vintage surveyor's theodolite - price guide and values (carters.com.au)

If it is Swiss made, then probably a "Wild" which are quality instruments. I would be interested myself if a reasonable price. Does it still have a box?

↑↑↑ What Old Farang said.

Depending on the model, the price may fluctuate a bit. There should be a small plate on the side, below the Vertical Tangent, clamp screw, with an alpha-numeric model i.e. T1A (Unlikely), T21, T16 etc. It may also be an RDS model.

Does it have a Tribrach? The three-knobbed, triangular, levelling plate on the very bottom?

I'm good mates with the retired creator/curator of the Qld Surveying Museum so, if you want, if you can get the model number, he may be able to advise or even be interested in it.

Of course, Old Farang has dibs on it, for sure!

p.s. being a '61 model, it could also be a Kern brand. Also an excellent, Swiss made instrument.

I will wander over soon and talk to the executorix , however Wild rings a bell, and it is in its metal cylindrical case

Righto.......WILD

HEERBRUGG

SWITZERLAND


T1A---132560

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triangle three knob howsyerfather

Now that i have looked at it in daylight, the case has rolled around in the back of a Landrover since Chifley

Of course, Old Farang has dibs on it, for sure!

Yes, I would be interested, but it would only sit on a shelf next to my Sextant that I no longer use.
If a museum wants it that would be a good place. I suppose that it is up to the family that has it what to do with it. I just hate to think that it would just be thrown out!

Give it to Saitch, he could go back to work.

Note the emoji, please don't send me to Coventry.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Give it to Saitch, he could go back to work.

Note the emoji, please don't send me to Coventry.

At least I'd be conversant with it.

Theo.jpg

Somewhere, a long time ago!

Originally Posted by Saitch

At least I'd be conversant with it.

Theo.jpg

Somewhere, a long time ago!

Hmm, nice Land Rover!