2nd May, 2017 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hibernia')
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[M] A RARE 2IN. MARINE TELESCOPE, POSSIBLY FRENCH,...
A RARE 2IN. MARINE TELESCOPE, POSSIBLY FRENCH, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
unsigned, the main tube with three wooden draws with focus lines and brass fittings, the last with cutaway slot revealing green card tube lens assembly within, eyepiece with dust slide -- 14½in. (37cm.) long (closed)
All wooden telescope tubes are rare, one example can be seen in the portrait of Sir Admiral Hervey at Ickworth House in Suffolk. It is possible that the green card lens assembly of the flat tube was designed to adjust the focal length.
Estimated at £300 - £500
unsigned, the main tube with three wooden draws with focus lines and brass fittings, the last with cutaway slot revealing green card tube lens assembly within, eyepiece with dust slide -- 14½in. (37cm.) long (closed)
All wooden telescope tubes are rare, one example can be seen in the portrait of Sir Admiral Hervey at Ickworth House in Suffolk. It is possible that the green card lens assembly of the flat tube was designed to adjust the focal length.
A RARE 2IN. MARINE TELESCOPE, POSSIBLY FRENCH, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
unsigned, the main tube with three wooden draws with focus lines and brass fittings, the last with cutaway slot revealing green card tube lens assembly within, eyepiece with dust slide -- 14½in. (37cm.) long (closed)
All wooden telescope tubes are rare, one example can be seen in the portrait of Sir Admiral Hervey at Ickworth House in Suffolk. It is possible that the green card lens assembly of the flat tube was designed to adjust the focal length.
unsigned, the main tube with three wooden draws with focus lines and brass fittings, the last with cutaway slot revealing green card tube lens assembly within, eyepiece with dust slide -- 14½in. (37cm.) long (closed)
All wooden telescope tubes are rare, one example can be seen in the portrait of Sir Admiral Hervey at Ickworth House in Suffolk. It is possible that the green card lens assembly of the flat tube was designed to adjust the focal length.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hibernia'), 2nd May, 2017
