British "cooke, Troughton & Simms Ltd" Surveyor Hand-held Sight-level & Case

US $930

Lake Lure, North Carolina, United States
Mar 2nd

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British "COOKE, TROUGHTON & SIMMS LTD" Surveyor Hand-Held Sight-Level & Case Search COLLECTIBLE!!! (COOKE, TROUGHTON & SIMMS LTD) Field Hand-Held Sight-Level LONDON & YORK This is a vintage COOKE, TROUGHTON & SIMMS LTD Engineer/Surveyor Field Hand-Held Sight-Level coming in a custom brown leather pouch/case with a snap button closure. The scope is made of brass with sights on both ends; one with cross-frame. The functioning and the covered well-protected spirit-level, is placed near the lens giving opportunity to quickly glance to determine whether the scope is level. The etching displaying the COOKE, TROUGHTON & SIMMS LTD identity is on the side. This fieldwork tool is durable and in very good condition mainly due to its use by professionals. It does display some contact marks and normal cosmetic ageing and usage wear mostly around edges. The custom leather case/holder is in very fine condition. While it lacks some patina and has some careful usage, this brass hand-held sight level has a very fine “first-glance” eye appeal. Judging by its pedigree provided by the COOKE, TROUGHTON & SIMMS LTD identity, this hand-held sight-level is quite worthy of an examination of the multiple pictures in this listing to establish whether this fine quality measurement tool would be a practical and valued acquisition. Background. A hand-held sight level can be used to obtain a level line of sight over a distance. The user sights the distant object using the pin-hole eyepiece of the sight level and “levels” the scope using the horizontal crosswire. The level of the scope is monitored using the spirit-level of the scope. Cooke, Troughton & Simms was a British instrument-making firm formed in York in 1922 by the merger of T. Cooke & Sons and Troughton & Simms. in 1924 the company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Vickers. A new factory was built in 1938 in Haxby Road, York and the firm's telescope-making business was acquired by Sir Howard Grubb, Parsons and Co. Ltd. During the Second World War 3,300 people were employed by the company.In 1963 it became a part of the new Vickers Instruments Ltd and they ceased trading in 1988. Currently, older precision civil engineer/surveyor/builder instruments are very desirable by many discerning dedicated specialty tool collectors, and other craftspeople who have become captivated by the intrigue that formulates in the development of intricate design detail and the resulting premium quality put into the workmanship by tool manufacturers. Tools made for well-known firms like COOKE, TROUGHTON & SIMMS LTD , are noted to be of superior design and manufactured to ensure unwavering accuracy. As such, a primary reason for the underlying fascination of a quality tool is the admiration of the intricate craftsmanship in the precision manufacturing of sometimes difficult to find vintage pieces. Using the valuation guides*, this vintage COOKE, TROUGHTON & SIMMS LTD Engineer/Surveyor Field Hand-Held Sight-Level might be graded at a FINE+ rating in accordance with the criteria: FINE: Tool is completely useable; metal is 90-100% and may have a trace of rust and some dark patina; wood 80% original or old finish, smooth surface and edges slightly rounded; minimal wear and no repair; maker’s marks, if present, are clear and easily legible. NOTE: Grading is an art and not an exact science thereby creating the need for sound judgment. To address the wide scope of possibility, most grading guides are purposely vague and somewhat subjective in nature. Grading combines personal opinion, subject matter research, past experience, and knowledge to allow each individual a distinct perspective in assessing reasonable or acceptable condition. Value determination comes with the rarity, customization, existing item condition as derived from review of available pictures, questions to seller, and study of pertinent reference materials. Multiple pictures taken at different angles and available lighting may offer the only possible visual overview to specific features along with the revelation of both the highlights and failings to support a sound decision whether to participate in this online auction. The dimensions of this COOKE, TROUGHTON & SIMMS LTD Engineer/Surveyor Field Hand-Held Sight-Level are shown in the pictures of this auction listing. The shipping weight of this sight-level, custom leather case/holder level together with protective packing materials will be approximately 7 ounce with protective packing materials and will be shipped using the USPS First-Class Mail® Service. * References & Acknowledgements:Antique Trader® Tools Price Guide – 3rd Edition by Clarence Blanchard, Murlands Antique Tool Value Guide – 2007/2008, Encyclopedia of Antique Tools & Machinery By C.H. Wendel, Catalogue Of Measuring Rules, Tapes, Straight Edges and Steel Band Chains, Spirit Levels - John Rabone & Sons Hockley Abbey Works, Birmingham, England, and the website: www.oldcopper.org No Reserve. Low Minimum. Priced To Sell. Terms And Conditions 1. This auction lot consisting of a “Collectible Vintage Quality COOKE, TROUGHTON & SIMMS LTD Sight-Level In Custom Brown Leather Pouch/Holder” (auction item) is being auctioned "as is" with the evaluation opinion, the pictures as shown, and the East Coast Bits (ECB) description. 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For a “used” auction item, “wear and tear” aspects that are described in the text and are displayed in the attached photos were the primary factors used by ECB to classify this item condition as “pre-owned or used.” The overall existing condition was then fully considered by ECB in making appropriate value adjustments in setting the minimum bid for this auction. 4. Satisfaction guaranteed. Full refund privilege minus postage and insurance costs is possible if this auction item is returned within 7 days of receipt using same manner of delivery, postage, and insurance as applicable. To help expedite this auction item return process, an explanatory email message to ECB for the requested return would be appreciated. This auction item along with any related original box/packaging will be expected to be in the same condition as sent. 5. 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Condition	Used : An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
Seller Notes	“Please See The Description And Attached Pictures To Get A Visual Overview Of The Fine Condition Of This Vintage Quality British COOKE, TROUGHTON & SIMMS LTD Engineer/Surveyor Field Hand-Held Sight-Level That Comes In A Custom Leather Pouch/Case.”