Optical level - GK1 80542 - 1900-2000 - Switzerland - Kern

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Kern GK1 80542 optical level with a metal construction from Switzerland, in good condition and tested to work, dimensions 10 × 9 × 14 cm, weight 1.4 kg.

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The Kern GK1 and its variant GK1-A are actually optical levels and not theodolites, although they are often sold as such in the second-hand market. They were manufactured in Switzerland by the brand Kern & Co. AG, renowned for its precision surveying instruments.
Key Features
The Kern GK1-A is a classic mechanical-optical instrument, renowned for its Swiss-made quality.
Function: It is an optical leveling instrument designed to establish horizontal alignment, unlike a theodolite that measures vertical and horizontal angles.
Portability: It is a portable and manual instrument, used with a tripod for topographic and engineering purposes.
Construction: They are often found in good working order, even years after manufacturing, which testifies to their robustness.

The Kern GK1 and its variant GK1-A are actually optical levels and not theodolites, although they are often sold as such in the second-hand market. They were manufactured in Switzerland by the brand Kern & Co. AG, renowned for its precision surveying instruments.
Key Features
The Kern GK1-A is a classic mechanical-optical instrument, renowned for its Swiss-made quality.
Function: It is an optical leveling instrument designed to establish horizontal alignment, unlike a theodolite that measures vertical and horizontal angles.
Portability: It is a portable and manual instrument, used with a tripod for topographic and engineering purposes.
Construction: They are often found in good working order, even years after manufacturing, which testifies to their robustness.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
1.4 kg
Specific region of origin
Aarau
Number of items
1
Manufacturer/ Brand
Kern
Model/ type nr
GK1 80542
Material
Metal
Country of origin
Switzerland
Style
Vintage
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Height
10 cm
Width
9 cm
Type
Optical level
Depth
14 cm
Estimated Period
1900-2000
SpainVerified
4
Objects sold
Private

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