Stadimeter with scope

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Information from the Hoboken Historical Museum on line:Stadimeter made by Keuffel & Esser, New York, no date,circa 1918. Metal, glass, wood and bakelite; circa 11” long x 5-1/2” wide x4-1/2” high. Mahogany wood case with hinged lid; fitted interior with green felt pads; handles on end; two printed paper labels inside lid. Compartment for electric battery inside wood handle beneath black metal cover (light bulb is below removable mount for magnifier which as mirror to light the drum beneath magnifier); momentary contact push button control for light.This nautical instrument is an optical rangefinder typically used by a navigtion officer aboard a naval vessel. It was typically used to determine distance between ships or for other navigational purposes. See notes. This item has not been found in catalogs and is presumed to be an instrument made for the U.S. Government although it is not identified as such. It likely users would have been the U.S. Navy or U.S. Army Transport Service, but it would also have been useful for civilian merchant or passenger ships or agencies such as the U.S. Maritime Commission.Stated on the large printed label inside lid: ”Made by Keuffel & Esser Co., New York. ” K&E had their main office and factories in Hoboken when this item was made. Item is marked on top of swivel bar: Keuffel & Esser Co. | New York read more

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