Antique 1904 Eugene Dietzgen Transit Level For Sale

Etremely early serial No. 870 all original Eugene Dietzgen transit level in original box.The small instrument dates to approx. 1904. All brass construction, with black finished 11 1/2” (min) telescope and wye bar and bright brass knobs and leveling screws. The 4” diameter horizontal circle is graduated to 1 degree and read by vernier to 5 min.Has thesunshade and lens cap. Lens are clear and original spider web cross hairs are intact. The eye piece focusing works smoothly and the rear lens cover slide works smoothly.The box is missing the original strap and has leather replacement and is scratched and dinged and has original hooks and no splits.Focusing is smooth . Leveling knobs are in good condition. All knobs and screws are in place Finish is original with light missing finish. The Wye level is very good condition considering it is 110 years old.