Lot #21: Early 20th-Century The J.Frank Raw Co. Limited Surveyor Level — Original Casing, 1930

Here is a wonderful The J.Frank Raw Co. Limited surveyor level from the military era. It features beautiful construction alongside its original box & dates it was produced. These types of things are very rare & hard to come by. Good conditions overall, other than the casing having normal wear from throughout the years. Featuring its original strap to close the box. Untested & sold as is. Information On Labels: Serial Number: 6627 - Adjustment Date: November 8, 1930 - Location: 103 Church Street, Toronto (the handwritten correction updates the older printed address of 56 Adelaide St. East) - Brand: “Consol” Scientific Instruments - Overhauled: November 1944 by Hughes-Owens (written at the top of the card) Some History: The J. Frank Raw Co. Ltd., one of Canada’s most important early manufacturers and suppliers of surveying, optical, and scientific instruments. The company acquired the surveying-instrument division of Consolidated Optical in 1924–25 and became a major Canadian source for levels, transits, alidades, and drafting equipment. Measurements: - Level: H: 7in W: 15in - Box: H: 8in W: 17.4in D: 6in Pickup category timeslot {A}