Re: Anyone know any history on this level

"who_would_you_like_me_to_be" wrote in news:M9NHb.862264$9l5.56089@pd7tw2no:

I bought the level in the UK. Thought at that time it was a pocket level
> but now I'm not sure, never seen one before or since. The brass case
> rotates to protect the vial and it appears to be accurate.
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Seasons greetings.

I would bet this is a vial from an old millwrights level, the base is missing. These levels were adjustable and the ball and eye on the vial in the picture would be suitable for that operation. The graduations on the glass are also reasonably typical of a millwrights level also the rotating cover is pretty much the giveaway. I have a modern B & S level that looks similar.

Ed Angell

I'd agree - similar levels were on some types of land survey equipment too. The ball end pivots in a mount and the eye end allows adjustment in the level.

Mike

looks like you will end up with a very nice accurate level.... Bridger