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Lot # 19 - American Paulin “Engineer’s” Altimeter – Historic Surveying Instrument
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
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| Start Date/Time: | 24-Feb-2026 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 02-Mar-2026 7:18:00 PM |
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Description :
A masterwork of mid-century engineering, this American Paulin “Engineer’s” Altimeter exemplifies precision, craftsmanship, and historical significance. Designed by Joshua Gabriel Paulin and manufactured in Los Angeles and Sweden, these instruments were prized by surveyors and collectors alike. This example features a rotating logarithmic dial housed in a waxed, machine-stitched leather case—an embodiment of utilitarian elegance. With provenance worthy of museum collections such as the Smithsonian, it offers both aesthetic and intellectual appeal to discerning collector Estimated Market Value: $200–275 for well-preserved examples with complete cases and provenance
Dimensions : 7.5 in L x 4.5 in W
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