eBay item 306646509 (Ends Apr-18-00 17:40:44 PDT) - Brass Gurley Transit / Compass

Brass Gurley Transit / Compass - Circa 1850s

Item #306646509

Antiques & Art:Antiquities

Bidding is closed for this item.

(to seller) (to bidder)	Currently	$1,680.00 (reserve not yet met)	First bid	$1,500.00
	Quantity	1	# of bids	6 (bid history) (with emails)
	Time left	Auction has ended.	Location	Auburn, NY
			Country	United States
	Started	Apr-11-00 17:40:44 PDT	(mail this auction to a friend)
	Ends	Apr-18-00 17:40:44 PDT	(request a gift alert)

	Seller (Rating)	mrblack6 (16)
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	High bid	treeman6 (83)

	Payment	Money Order/Cashiers Checks, Personal Checks, See item description for payment methods accepted
	Shipping	Buyer pays actual shipping charges, Will ship to United States only, See item description for shipping charges

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Description

Brass Gurley Transit/Compass

A MUST FOR ANY COLLECTOR!!!

Brass Transit/Compass.
Older Gurley Transit
with a Jake - staff mount

With origional box!

In Excellent Condition!

This valuable antiuque was aquired by a friend of mine while setteling an estate. We've already had some offers but we wanted to open this up for a serious collector!

After receiving several questions here is some more informantion that might help you in deciding on your bids.
-It comes with the original carrying case which I must say is in excellent condition.
-The focus is in good working order.
-The crosshairs are intact.
-It is the original brass finish is perfect and has NEVER been repolished.
-This dates back to c. 1850's and predates the process of serial numbering.
-The condition of the box is excellent.

More importantly -This antique was kept (carefully) packed away for a long time and hasn't seen the light of day in decades.
-Several local authenticators have given us a good value on this item and has verified that it is origional and in excellent condition.
-Gurley representatives, the manufacturer, has verified it's authenticy and its condition and has verified that the reason it is without serial numbers is that it predates the use of them.

Bid With Confidence

All serious bids considered!
Thank you for your questions and happy bidding!

Buyer pays shipping. The only methods of payments accepted at thsi point are personal checks(allowing time to clear) cahsier's checks and money order. E-Mail with questions & Comments!
THANK YOU!

On Apr-14-00 at 13:50:55 PDT, seller added the following information:

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