This is a brass reproduction theodolite (transit instrument), modeled after the precision instruments used by surveyors and navigators in the 19th and early 20th centuries. With its solid brass construction, rotating telescope, and multiple adjustment knobs, it captures the craftsmanship and engineering of antique surveying tools.
The instrument is marked “Hand Made in India – The Palace”, identifying it as a modern handcrafted replica, ideal for display or educational purposes rather than professional use.
