Antique Elliot Bros Brass Surveyor’s Theodolite – 19th Century Engineering Instrument

£293.00

Antique Elliot Bros Brass Surveyor’s Theodolite – 19th Century Engineering Instrument

1 in stock

Description

Width: 29cm

Height: 16.5cm

A stunning example of 19th-century precision engineering, this antique brass theodolite is both a functional surveying instrument and a captivating display piece.

Crafted entirely from solid brass with beautifully aged patina, it features a rotating telescope, a compass plate, adjustable tripod base, and fine screw adjustments—hallmarks of its use in early geodetic and land surveying.

Designed to measure horizontal and vertical angles, this theodolite would have been a vital tool for engineers, cartographers, and military surveyors of its era.

Whether you’re a collector of scientific instruments, a steampunk enthusiast, or looking for a striking centrepiece for an office or study, this instrument offers timeless industrial charm.

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Antique Elliot Bros Brass Surveyor’s Theodolite – 19th Century Engineering Instrument £293.00

1 in stock