and Austin to have the opportunity to present this small gift to the nation. It is a true honor for both The Clayton Engineering Co. 30, 1923.” As it turns out our instrument was a perfect match for their collection of surveying and geodesy apparatus.Īfter a few months of correspondence, the transit was packaged and sent to the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. 11 – Theodolite, to be shipped to Spregnether Inst. Among the scribbling on the original receipt, it’s clearly stated “Inst.
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Berger & Sons and immediately mailed a copy of the original sales receipt for the exact model – matching serial number and specifications – before the end of the day. The Smithsonian had a copy of the shop records for C.L. A great “Find.” However, the most interesting response Austin received was from the curator of the Physical Sciences Collection at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Due to it’s historical interest we decided to display the instrument in our lobby. Realizing that most of the people Austin contacted wanted to actually have the instrument for their own collections, he explained to our company board the instrument’s significance. The model, equipped with four leveling screws, was listed on page 213 of the 1918 “Standard Instruments of Precision” catalog for a steal at only $300. By using the brochures and catalog drawings, he was able to pin-point the model, a No. Austin received copies of the original instrument brochure and catalogs from several of the collectors. Several private collectors and museums were helpful in trying to identify the specific model, although none were absolutely certain. Shortly thereafter, it was replaced with the K&E style instrument and eventually the Wild Heerbrugg T1, T2, T3, etc.Īustin began researching “the Find” by contacting land-surveying historians and museums trying to collect information. The transit was last serviced on November 14, 1931, by the Sprengnether Instrument Co. Berger & Sons, Boston, Massachusetts,” aka, “the Find.” The transit-theodolite found its way onto our shelves nearly a century ago from a surveyor who was hired on the condition that he used his own equipment. While purging items last winter, Austin DeSain was going through some old boxes and found a wooden case labeled “C.L. In addition to its high accuracy, with direct reading, to single seconds, it is simple to handle, has a well-illuminated optical and reading system and can be used with a large variety of accessories and attachments. Louis, Missouri, was officially formed in 1926, but records, field books and a few original equipment items purchased from previous companies date back to the early 1800s. The well-known Wild T2 Universal Theodolite i s ideally suited for almost every type of survey task. Purchases will be released only upon receipt of payment as specified.The Clayton Engineering Co., located in St. The Buyer will make all arrangements and perform all work necessary, including packing, loading and transportation of the property. The Wire Transfer must be completed within 5 days.Īll items must be removed within 10 business days from the time and date of issuance of the Buyer's Certificate. If Wire Transfer is chosen, a Wire Transfer Transaction Summary Page will provide payment and account information.
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