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The reason for this is that it is a surveyor's compass with fixed sites along the north south axis and this allows easy non reversed readings of bearings.
When you turn the compass siting on this axis the needle of course follows magnetic north. Align the sights with magnetic north and then turn the compass clockwise 45 degrees which should be North East or N 45 degrees E and you will see that the needle is showing the correct bearing because the East and West are reversed.
Ken S.
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How old keuffel esser transit serial?
how old keuffel&esser builders level-transi serial #138143
I have a compass that has keuffel esser co new york 9181 on the side of it with a big ring around the compass the compass is brass and on the right side it has a key to hold the needle stil tell me ab?
The compass you have is likely a vintage or antique navigational compass made by Keuffel & Esser Co. in New York. The ring around the compass is called a bezel, which is used for adjusting the direction. The key on the right side is a locking mechanism to hold the needle in place while not in use. This type of compass was commonly used by explorers, surveyors, and engineers for navigation and land surveying.
You found an old Keuffel Esser transit Can you get more information about it?
To get more information about the Keuffel Esser transit, you can try searching for the model number or any other identifying marks on the tool. You can also contact antique tool collectors or reach out to organizations specializing in vintage surveying equipment for more details on its history and value.
Why would a vintage Keuffel and Esser compass have the east and west on the wrong sides?
E and W are reversed to facilitate making trend measurements on geologic features. See the following link: http://www2.gsu.edu/~geohab/pages/geol4013/bruntonCompass.htm
How old is Keuffel Esser transit serial number 23925?
Serial numbers that started w/23000 are dated form 1911-1912 . 1912 serial numbers start w/ 26000
What is the birth name of Wright Esser?
Wright Esser's birth name is Karl Wright Esser.
When did George Esser die?
George Esser died in 2006.
When was George Esser born?
George Esser was born in 1921.
When was Leo Esser born?
Leo Esser was born in 1907.
When was Robin Esser born?
Robin Esser was born in 1935.
When did Dick Esser die?
Dick Esser died in 1979.
When was Dick Esser born?
Dick Esser was born in 1918.
