Theodolite - équerre d’arpenteur Ancien laiton , instrument optique , topographie - 1880-1900 - France

Old howdah? Actually the first line: "Ancien théodolite – équerre d’arpenteur pivotante en laiton – vers 1880–1900" translates to:
"Antique theodolite – brass pivoting surveyor’s square – circa 1880–1900"

Superbe théodolite / équerre d’arpenteur ancienne en laiton massif, datant de la fin du XIXᵉ siècle ou du tout début du XXᵉ siècle (vers 1880–1900).

This topographic instrument was used by surveyors and engineers to lay out or check right angles on the ground, before the generalization of modern optical theodolites.

The cylindrical body features several 90° sighting slots and a circular scale engraved at its base. Entirely made of solid brass, the instrument shows a beautiful patina of time, testifying to its age and quality of fabrication.

A beautiful old scientific instrument, decorative, perfect for a collector or an enthusiast of engineering objects (microscope, sextant, compass. steampunk)