Rare Officine Galileo (workshop Galileo) Surveying Kit Tablet Montiggle

US $270

Derry, New Hampshire, United States
May 26th

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Check out my other items!FROM OUR BUYER'S PRIVATE COLLECTION OF FINE VINTAGE SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, A SUPERB "TABLET MONTIGGL" OR MONTICOLO TABLET, NAMED FOR IT'S ITALIAN INVENTOR. EARLIER VERSIONS WERE DEVELOPED IN THE LATE 1800'S, AND THIS KIT IS ESTIMATED TO HAVE BEEN PRODUCED AROUND 1950 BY THE FAMOUS ITALIAN COMPANY - OFFICINE GALILEO (WORKSHOP GALILEO), ACCORDING TO THE ACCOMPANYING LITERATURE. OFFICINE GALILEO IS STILL IN BUSINESS, PRODUCING SPECIALIZED INSTRUMENTS FOR AEROSPACE AND NASA. DESIGNED AS A PORTABLE SURVEYOR'S KIT FOR QUICK SURVEYS OF LAND DISTANCES, SLOPE, DIRECTION.THIS MARVELOUS VINTAGE MONTICOLO TABLET IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH ALL ACCESSORIES PRESENT AND INTACT ! INCLUDED IS A SUPPLY OF GRAPH PAPER NEVER TOUCHED, WHICH INDICATES THIS VINTAGE INSTRUMENT WAS VERY LITTLE USED. THE LEATHER CASE IS ALSO IN GOOD CONDITION, WITH THE CARRY STRAP ALSO INTACT. A VERY UNUSUAL, HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT. A NEARLY IDENTICAL KIT MAY BE SEEN IN THE MICHELANGELO MUSEUM COLLECTION IN ITALY. The Shipping Weight is 5 lbs. (rounded up) with shipping cost of $14.99 anywhere in the U.S. via USPS. Most International Destinations ship for a range of $34.90 - $54.90 via USPS Priority International. NOTE: INTERNATIONAL BUYERS - Please DO NOT purchase until you have requested and received a shipping cost quote including REQUIRED INSURANCE on this item. Also, Delivery Confirmation ( Tracking Service) may not available to some countries, or regions of countries with Priority International. Upgrade to USPS Priority Mail EXPRESS (at additional shipping cost) may be necessary to obtain Tracking Service. Go to USPS.com to obtain information regarding availability of Tracking within your country.