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1015
$288.00

A BRASS TELESCOPIC SURVEYING INSTRUMENT, TOGETHER WITH A U.S. NAVY OFFICER-OF-THE-DECK SPYGLASS AND AN ADJUSTABLE BRASS EXTENSION. First half 20th century. The first, marked CARL ZEISS, JENA 22985 D.R.P. The second, leatherbound brass telescope marked U.S. NAVY BU. SHIPS O.O.D.N.G.F. TYPE 10X MARK 2 SERIAL NO. 4032 1942 WOLLENSAK OPTICAL CO. ROCHESTER N.Y. U.S.A. The original fitted case with corresponding plaque. The third, marked No. 5332, Holmes, Booth & Haydens, New York. SIZE: First: 9″ h. x 14-1/2″ l. Second (in case): 4″ h. x 24-3/4″ l. x 3-3/4″ w. Third: 5″ l. CONDITION: The first, appears overall fine, possible absence of set screw, lenses appear intact and in working order. The second, appears incomplete, with salt corrosion and wear to leather. The third, crack on side of one lens, unknown function therefore condition difficult to determine. 9-91181 (300-500)


Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2008
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