Antique engineer’s precision spirit level by Edward Preston and Sons, Birmingham, England, dating from the early 20th century, probably Edwardian. Nickel plated body with a V groove base, knurled grip panels, monogram EP and a green cat’s eye bubble vial, stamped Preston England and Pats Cats Eye Level Tube. The bubble moves and settles as it should. Light age oxidation on the plating under close inspection, otherwise in excellent condition. Comes in its original black case with brass catch and maker’s label, with a small piece of cardboard missing from one end of the case.
Size: level about 15 cm long, case 16 x 3 x 3 cm
Weight: 300 g
Price: $95
Pickup from Thornleigh 2120, or I can post it.