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LOT 735

Lot 735

English Engineers 15 Inch Dumpy Level, (W.F.) Stanley, Great Turnstile, Holborn, London, WC, c.1870

English Engineers 15 Inch Dumpy Level, (W.F.) Stanley, Great Turnstile, Holborn, London, WC, c.1870
Lot 735 Details
English Engineers 15 Inch Dumpy Level, (W.F.) Stanley, Great Turnstile, Holborn, London, WC, c.1870

engraved maker's label on the tube with serial no. 78040
7.25 in — 18.4 cm, length 15 in — 38.1 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $246
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English Engineers 15 Inch Dumpy Level, (W.F.) Stanley, Great Turnstile, Holborn, London, WC, c.1870
  • English Engineers 15 Inch Dumpy Level, (W.F.) Stanley, Great Turnstile, Holborn, London, WC, c.1870
Note:

This instrument was sold from the maker's first shop at no. 3 Great Turnstile in London. At the time of William Stanley's death in 1909, Stanley Tools was the largest such industry in the world, and remains one of the largest today.

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CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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