This character-filled surveyor's tripod features robust wooden legs paired with aged brass fittings and spiked feet, bearing the stamped marking "XVIb" at the collar. It shows authentic age-related wear, including minor weathering to the wood and a worn leather strap, all adding to its charming industrial appeal. This is a classic pattern of a heavy-duty wooden field tripod used primarily from the 1920s through the 1950s. Prior to the late 19th century, tripods mostly featured fixed legs; the adjustable wing-nut sliding legs seen here became standard in the early 20th century to accommodate rugged field terrain. Dimensions

Approx. 98cm (h) but can extend further