This heavy-duty surveyor's tripod is crafted from solid hardwood with durable oxidized brass and steel hardware. Historically used throughout the late 19th and mid-20th centuries by land surveyors, cartographers, and civil engineers, wooden tripods of this design were essential field tools for mounting transits, levels, and theodolites. Wooden construction was preferred for its ability to absorb ground vibrations and maintain stability against temperature fluctuations.

Featuring a triangular top mounting plate, original leg adjustment hardware, and reinforced metal-spiked feet with textured foot plates for securing in soft ground, it represents a classic piece of industrial precision engineering. It serves equally well as a historical collectible, a restorer's piece, or a candidate for upcycling into a rustic floor lamp base.

Dimensions: 113.5 cm (h)

Condition: Shows age-appropriate wear, including surface scuffs to the wood finish and patina on the metal hardware, but remains structurally sound.