Fascinating Antique Hilger & Watts Theodolite in Original Case. London, 1968 Antique Hilger & Watts theodolite made in London in 1968, in good condition and in working order. It is model ST200-3, a reliable and well-preserved device that can still be used for surveying tasks. The theodolite comes in its original storing case, a metal piece with leather strap that has survived to our days in surprisingly good condition too. This instrument is made of cast iron and bears a fine hammered-grey enameled finish. The enamel is well preserved and shows scarcely any signs of wear or rust. The theodolite’s mobile parts are also original from the period. They are made of silvery metal and remain shiny and even, with almost no traces of rust. The lenses and eye pieces are in good condition too and so is the bubble level (original from the era). At the center of the theodolite we can see an engraved inscription with the manufacturer’s logo: the company’s name HILGER & WATTS inside an oval. It is accompanied by a metal plate with the instrument’s model and serial number, ST200-3 / 221827. There is also an inscription reading Nº 2 MICROPTIC THEODOLITE. Last but not least, the storing case is well preserved though it shows the logical signs of wear and use. The leather strap is original and remains in amazing condition. Every lover of scientific antiques will find a real treasure in this theodolite from the 60s, a really attractive and functional piece. Measurements: Width: 8.26 in / 21 cm. Height: 11.8 in / 30 cm. Hilger & Watts History Hilger & Watts Ltd. was founded in London after Messrs. E.R. Watts & Son Ltd and Adam Hilger Ltd. merged. It started out in 1874 to manufacture scientific research instruments. Before the merger, each company was specialized in a type of complementary instruments: while Messrs, E.R. Watts & Son Ltd. (founded in 1874) had a worldwide reputation in the manufacture of surveying instruments for engineers, Adam Hilger Ltd. made industrial research devices. In the late 1940s the company employed around 1300 workers in six different factories. IMPORTANT - SEE ALL THE PICTURES This is an antique or vintage item, not a new item, and it's not perfect as a new one. It may have minor scratches or hits not mentioned in this description but than can be seen in the many photos published with it. Scroll down the description to see all the photos. Photos are part of the description, because a picture is worth a thousand words. Please, study the pictures as part of the description and if you have any doubt ask me. Also be aware that when I say that an antique item is in perfect working conditions, doesn't mean that it works as new. A machine with 100 years is not prepared to be working everyday during hours, except my antique clocks. Many things can happen inside an antique mechanism and today's perfectly working spring, could be the future's failure as far away as in 10 years… or as near as the next month. It's impossible to know exactly when. But before our pieces are ready to be sold, we check the machinery and working condition of all of them. If necessary, we restore and/or repair and finally clean and/or adjust, all our antique machines, and if it's there's a defect or malfunctions, it's clearly indicated in the description, video or pictures, but these machines are still antiques. For example, an antique car, a Ford T from 1910, may be in perfect working conditions, but this doesn't mean that it works as new or that you can use this antique car as an everyday car to go to your job. I want to leave this clear as part of the description. Antiques, even in perfect working conditions, can't be guaranteed as a new or second hand item. Not only the antique itself has 100 years old or more, but also each spring, screw, wheel and gear of its mechanism has also 100 years or more. Of course, if something happens we can help to solve the problem, even repairing it, we know experts in many areas, but understand that even a perfectly working antique is still an antique. I think I left nothing in the description but if I forgot something, I'll be glad to answer any questions. Buy with confidence. We are professional antique dealers. SHIPPING We Always Combine Shipping for 2 or more items !!!! Before paying please let us combine your postage cost. Simply shop away and then request the total from us. We will then send you one postage cost for all your itmes Although the shipping expenses published with this item are exact for most of the countries and cities, they may change depending on the final city and country. To know the exact shipping quote, just write me sending your Country name, City name and Postal code, and I'll send it to you. Combine 2 or more pieces for much cheaper shipping expenses.
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