THE COLLECTIONS OF JANET & JACK THORNTON
Wednesday, 12 - Monday, 24 November 2025

A Short & Mason black enamelled and gilt brass pocket 'Tycos' Verschoyle Transit (and case)* and a 70mm gunmetal prismatic survey compass on stem by the same maker.

Realised: $120 plus premium

Current Bid $120 (21 bids, reserve met)
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Lot Details

William Denham Verschoyle was an American mining engineer, inventor and patentee of this instrument in 1905, it was at the same time an Abney level and a prismatic compass with clinometer.


A Short & Mason black enamelled and gilt brass pocket 'Tycos' Verschoyle Transit (and case)* and a 70mm gunmetal prismatic survey compass on stem by the same maker. Image 1++
A Short & Mason black enamelled and gilt brass pocket 'Tycos' Verschoyle Transit (and case)* and a 70mm gunmetal prismatic survey compass on stem by the same maker. Image 1++