2231

$3,258.75

Revised: 8/15/2016 

Good News: This is a five draw, not a 4 draw. The size is 43″ fully extended, not 20″. 11-1/2″ closed. Also, the telescope is inscribed in script: Bate, London/Optician to the Queen.

FINE VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD TELESCOPE WITH TRIPOD IN ORIG FITTED CASE.

3rd quarter, 19th century. England. Customized four drawer 20″ rosewood telescope is offered with three lenses with 30, 50, and 90x magnification, and with customized solid brass tabletop tripod, all fitted within original rosewood box with deep blue velvet interior. SIZE: Telescope 20″ extended. Case 4″ h x 15″ w PROVENANCE: From a private Massachusetts collection. CONDITION: Optics in good order, as is telescope and case. Very good overall. 50800-54 (400-600) – Lot 2231

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Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

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Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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