K&E Surveying Tool Lot: Plumb Bob & Levels
Updated September 12, 2026
This auction ended on September 22, 2026.
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| Lot number | 234 |
| Category | Tools & Shop Equipment |
| Auction | Estate Auction: Vintage Finds, Furniture & Golf Cart |
| Date | September 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | NFN Auctions LLC |
| Location | Hastings, Nebraska |
A collection of vintage Keuffel & Esser (K&E) surveying instruments, including an original brass plumb bob in its leather holster, a K&E No. 5703 hand level with its labeled box, and several additional leather-cased sighting and leveling tools from the same era. K&E was one of America's leading makers of professional surveying and drafting equipment, and this lot offers genuine early-20th-century field gear with honest wear and plenty of character. A strong find for collectors of antique tools, surveying history, or industrial decor.
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