WW1 Forester's Surveyor's Vernier Transit by The A. Lietz Co.
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WW1 Forester's Surveyor's Vernier Transit by The A. Lietz Co.

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Functional Forester's Surveyor's Compass by The A. Lietz. Co. American-made, before or during WW1. This interesting sighting compass, composed of Aluminum, features two collapsing adilades, an inclinometer, a cardinal-pointed compass card, bubble-level, and a blued-steel needle atop a jeweled agate pivot (needle inscribed arrow indicates North).  Graduated 360 degrees, numbered every 10. Needle locking mechanism uses a thumbscrew on bottom of case. A ball joint on base allows for the attachment to tripod. Knurled outer bezel, adjustable to indicate local magnetic variation; Can be adjusted by unscrewing 'declination' screw on side of compass & rotating bezel to local variation. Circa 1900-1920. Complete with original Leather travelling case. Marked 'THE A. LIETZ CO., SAN FRANCISCO' Lietz Company History Featured in Museum of Surveying.  Diameter: 4.00" Adilade: 3.50" Dimensions (In Case- As Shipped): 6.00" x 5.25" x 2.00" Weight: 1 lb. 7 oz.

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