Optical Topographic Precision Level with Case from Kern Swiss

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A fine precision surveying instrument for geodetic measurements and leveling, made by the prestigious swiss manufacturer kern swiss, complete with … Read more A fine precision surveying instrument for geodetic measurements and leveling, made by the prestigious swiss manufacturer kern swiss, complete with its original molded hard case.

· subject and style: compact technical and industrial design, featuring a prism telescope, integrated toric/spherical level, azimuth circle, and knurled micrometric adjustment dials.

· material and finish: solid olive-green painted metal body with optical glass lenses; original case made of rigid, marbled bakelite composite material with a handle, embossed with "kern swiss made in switzerland" and bearing the "l. Weber & co. Zürich" manufacturer's label.

· ideal for: collectors of vintage surveying and scientific instruments, engineers, surveyors, or as a refined furnishing accessory for professional offices and libraries.

technical details and condition:

· type: optical surveying level / precision construction level with case.

· brand / manufacture / attribution: kern swiss (aarau, switzerland), distributor l. Weber & co. Zurich.

· materials: painted metal, optical glass lenses, hard composite resin case.

· era: attributable to the 20th century.

· dimensions: case: length 20 cm. Width 13 cm. Height 16 cm. Level: 16 x 8 x 14 cm.

· condition: excellent vintage condition. The instrument body is intact and solid, with smooth bezels and movements; the lenses are sound. The hard case is sturdy and locks perfectly. It features the "rubin" hand-written logo on the body and light signs of wear consistent with its age and use.

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