A fine very little used engineering spirit level made by Rabone Chesterman no. 1382. This 12 inch iron level retains all 3 original working bubbles. The centre bubble has a protective slide cover that is marked 'J. Rabone & Sons, Made in England'. This engineers level has seen very little use and still retains 99% of its original finish and comes complete with wax paper and Rabone Chesterman box (box is a little worn)

A fine probably unused Bakelite boat shaped spirit level made by Rabone no. 1624. This square level comes with the original sleeve and box.

A 10" long inclinometer made by Starrett, marked 'The L.S.S. Co. Athol. Mass. USA'. Inclinometer is marked '1-16 Per Foot'. Body retains an estimated 97% of its finish and comes with a wooden box.

Rosewood spirit level made by Preston, brass top is marked 'E.Preston & Sons, B'Ham Eng'. Lacks vertical bubble, brass top has a dent to centre section.

A 6" ebony pocket spirit level made by Edward Preston. Screws holding the brass face are worn.

A brass topped level made by mahogany by 'W. Marples & Sons, Sheffield, Eng. Warranted Correct, Pat No. 423896'. Sole is marked with the previous users name stamp.

An old rosewood spirit level with thick brass top and feet made by James Howarth, Sheffield.

A Bakelite spirit level no. 1623 made in England by Rabone. Level is fitted with 2 intact bubbles one of which has been replaced.

A decorative ebony level with brass fittings made by Preston. Brass top is marked 'E.Preston & Sons Trade Mark EP, Warranted Correct'. This old level has been well used, has a number of marks and dents.

A scarce 9 inch Bakelite spirit level no. 1624 made in England by Rabone. A fine level that comes complete with the John Rabone & Sons original box (box is in a very poor condition with missing end and torn corners).

An 18 inch long brass top level made by W. Marples & Sons, Sheffield, England. Beech body is marked with the ministry arrow and dated 1944. Level is not accurate, sold as a collectable item only.

Brass top and bottom rosewood level that appears to be faintly marked to rosewood body J. Buck Holborn Viaduct London. Has a number of dents to level.

A mahogany level with brass top and feet. This old level has four level adjusting screws. Has a 12mm long chip to edge of level.

A 12" engineers level by J. Rabone & Sons made in England. Level has been re-enabled. The swivel cover that protects the bubble has some loss of nickel. All 3 bubbles are intact.

Boxwood level with brass fittings made by J. Rabone & Sons Makers Birmingham, Patent no. 22017, Warranted Correct. Either side of level is marked out in inches up to 9" long. Has a number of light dents and is marked with the previous user's initials. Comes complete with leather and wood case (case has some wear).

Wm Marples Level
An old level marked Wm Marples & Sons Ltd Hibernia, Warranted Correct. Level has been fitted with two replacement bubbles, the vertical bubble lacks brass cover. One side of level has a shallow gouge 60mm long by 8mm wide cut into the level.

A mahogany level with brass top and feet marked Wilson Lavatt & Sons Ltd Made in England Wolverhampton. Has some marks and dents. Side of level is marked with the original Wilson Lavatt trade label.

An iron inclinometer that measures 10 inch long overall, angled measurements are marked 1-16per foot. Retains all three bubbles. Top of level is marked with a long patch (115mm long) of pitting. Body retains an estimated 90% of its japanning.

Mahogany level with 2mm thick brass top and feet made by W. Marples & Sons Sheffield Eng.

A 6" engineering level made by J.Rabone& Sons. This old engineer's level has a cast iron base that still maintains an estimated 90-95% of its finish. Base is marked with some minor pitting. Retains a working bubble that is protected by a rotating sleeve.

6 inch engineers level no. 34 made in USA by Stanley. Sides of level are marked with the previous user's name.

Old level made by Edward Preston Birm, Eng, retains both bubbles.

A heavy little engineering level with brass top, body is marked '24'. Body is marked with minor black staining.

An early level made by Thos Smith & Sons of Saltley C & M 1894. This old level is made with a mahogany body and brass top and feet.

Overall Length: 304mm

An old level marked made by Cooke Troughton & Simms Ltd at York England E096393 for use with Churchill grinding machines. Glass bubble is marked DIV = 0.1MM IN IN, and DIV=0.001 "IN10". Level has some loss of original finish. Includes wooden box.

Base length: 227mm
Base width: 39mm

An old mahogany and brass topped level marked Mathieson & Son Glasgow & Edinburgh 2A Warranted Proved Tube. This old Mathieson levels had some good usage, showing signs of wear with a number of small dents. Overall this measuring tool measures 304mm (11 15/16”) long.

A cast iron engineering level that has three bubbles. This second hand tool retains an estimate 85% of its finish.

Boat level made from teak with a brass top and feet by Rabone Chesterman no. 1626. Retains both vertical and horizontal bubbles.

An old carpenters level made from cherry by Stanley, brass plate is marked Stanley Rule & Level Co New Britain Conn USA, Pat 6-2-91, 6-23-96. The brass plate has a bend in the middle (see photo). The wooden body is faintly marked 102, Pollard’s Liverpool, body is marked with some denting.

Rosewood boat level with brass top and feet marked A. Mathieson & Sons Ltd Glasgow, Saracen Tool Works, 21C Warranted Proved Tubes. The brass top has a small patch of pitting also missing brass bubble cover from bottom of the level.

A large 18 inch beech level with brass top and feet made by W.Marples & Sons Sheffield Eng, Warranted Correct. This old level is marked with the previous users name stamps on wooden body, has some small dents, holes (possibly old worm holes).

A user made rosewood spirit level with brass top and base.

Brass top level marked A. Mathieson & Son Glasgow & Edinburgh 2A Warranted Proved Tubes. Has some dents/ scratches to sides of level.

Rosewood level with Brass top and feet marked The Billy made in England Warranted Correct. Base of level has some denting and one of the brass feet has a been corroded. Measures 8” long overall.

A fine 18 inch engineers spirit level made by Rabone Chesterman. This level is in excellent condition retaining 98% of its finish with all 3 working bubbles

An old wooden spirit level made by 'J.Rabone & Sons, Birmingham, made in England, Warranted Correct'. Both bubbles are intact.

2 boat levels made by J. Rabone & Sons. Includes a 10" and 12" level. Both levels retain the bubbles.

6 inch engineering level made in England by J.Rabone & Sons. This old engineer's level has a cast iron base that still maintains an estimated 95% of its finish. Base is marked with some minor marks. Retains bubble that is protected by a rotating sleeve.

Mahogany spirit level with brass top and feet marked Wilson Lavatt & Sons Ltd Wolverhampton, made in England. This level has two level adjusting screws.

Decorative rosewood level with brass fittings made by Marples. Side of level is marked 'Hibernia W. Marples & Sons Sheffield'. Level has a number of marks and dents with two long knife cuts to one side of level.

An early decorative Inclinometer / spirit level made by L.L.Davis. Level is marked L.L.Davis Adjustable spirit level Pat Sep 17. 1867. This old antique level retains little of the original finish and is marked with pitting down along length of level.

A 6" rosewood level with brass top marked to side of level with makers name Hockley Abbey also faintly marked with the previous user's name stamp.

A 9" bakelite level marked Made in England by Rabone, no. 1623, warranted correct. Has a 10mm x 8mm chip of one end of level.

8 inch engineers level made by Rabone Chesterman. This old engineer's level has a cast iron base. Retain both bubbles, the main bubble is protected by a rotating sleeve. This engineers level retains 98% of its finish and comes complete with Rabone Chesterman box (box is in very poor condition, see photo).

A fine rosewood level with brass top and feet marked A. Mathieson & Son Glasgow & Edinburgh, 77C, Warranted Proved Tube. Retains working sliding bubble protector cover.

A fine miniature brass level with a boxwood case.

An old boxwood level with brass fittings made by Preston. Level is marked 'E. Preston & Sons Makers Birmingham, improved warranted correct'. Opposite side is marked Trade mark EP. Length of level is marked out in inches up to 12" long overall. Has some discolouration to level.

A fine 18 inch engineers spirit level made by Rabone Chesterman. This level is in excellent condition retaining 99% of its finish with all four working bubbles and swivel cover that protects the main bubble.

An 8" engineering level made by J.Rabone & Sons, Birmingham, England also marked with the ministry arrow. This old engineer's level has a cast iron base that still maintains an estimated 85% of its enamel. Side of cast is marked 1917. Retains a working bubble that is protected by a rotating sleeve, has some loss of nickel to sleeve.

A more recent little used engineer's level made by Moore & Wright. This level is fitted with three bubble and a rotating protective cover. Level has seen little use and comes with the original Moore & Wright case.

An 8" engineering level made by Starrett with protective swivel cover marked The L.S. Starrett Co Athol Mass USA. This engineer's level retain an estimated 96%+ of its original finish, also come with the original box (box has been taped up and is in poor condition).

4” engineering level made by L.S.Starrett Athol Mass. This nice little engineer’s level has a cast iron base that still maintains an estimated 90-95% of its original finish. Retains a working bubble that is protected by a rotating sleeve comes complete with a well made wooden box.

An adjustable brass engineers level made by Preston no. 1602, brass base is marked E. Preston & Sons England EP with the Preston logo, warranted correct.