Hi Matthew,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique brass surveyors transit
made by E.G. Soltmann, New York, 1895-1905
with original box with original leather strap (broken), original hardware, functioning lock with original key, original plumb bob.
Case: height: 368mm (14-1/2 inches); width: 323.8mm (12-3/4 inches); depth: 212.7mm (8-3/8 inches)
CONDITION: Original case with broken leather strap; lacking tripod. Otherwise, this transit is in very good original working condition.
PROVENANCE: Acquired from a dealer/gallery
$ 125-175*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia