A very fine surveyor's transit, complete and operational, in its original wooden box, by the famed firm of Keuffel & Esser, No. 5060F, serial number 61053. Keuffel and Esser, founded in 1867 was the first American manufacturer of quality surveying instruments, and were in operation until 1987. This is a very fine instrument, made largely of brass. It was last serviced in 1981, and probably dates from the 1920s. It is in its original oak box, with a plumb bob in a leather holder on the door. It has two brass latches. The box is bound in brass. The inside of the door holds the original Keuffel & Esser label, as well as a tag from its last service. Size: Box is 15 1/4 by 12 3/4 by 8 1/2 inches. The transit is 14 inches tall on its base. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $75.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Discounts given on combined lot shipping. The transit is in excellent condition, with only the very smallest amount of paint rubbing. The box is aged, with some serious wear at the edges, some minor losses, and a broken leather strap. The rubber feet for the box are intact.