20th Apr, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess)
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[M] AN UNUSUAL 1½IN. TWO/THREE-DRAW SHAGREEN AND...
AN UNUSUAL 1½IN. TWO/THREE-DRAW SHAGREEN AND BRASS TELESCOPE BY DOLLOND, LONDON, CIRCA 1790-1800
handsomely signed as per title on the objective dust slide, the objective set in a single front draw, two standard draws terminating with flared eyepiece -- 15¾in. (40cm.) closed
An interesting instrument and possibly a one-off, being needlessly complicated by having the objective set in an additional front draw (which was used later by many manufacturers as a shade slide, whilst keeping the lens fixed to the main tube). Whilst the instrument has good magnification and focus, the eyepiece may lack a lens which would provide a wider field of vision.
handsomely signed as per title on the objective dust slide, the objective set in a single front draw, two standard draws terminating with flared eyepiece -- 15¾in. (40cm.) closed
An interesting instrument and possibly a one-off, being needlessly complicated by having the objective set in an additional front draw (which was used later by many manufacturers as a shade slide, whilst keeping the lens fixed to the main tube). Whilst the instrument has good magnification and focus, the eyepiece may lack a lens which would provide a wider field of vision.
Sold for £496
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN UNUSUAL 1½IN. TWO/THREE-DRAW SHAGREEN AND BRASS TELESCOPE BY DOLLOND, LONDON, CIRCA 1790-1800
handsomely signed as per title on the objective dust slide, the objective set in a single front draw, two standard draws terminating with flared eyepiece -- 15¾in. (40cm.) closed
An interesting instrument and possibly a one-off, being needlessly complicated by having the objective set in an additional front draw (which was used later by many manufacturers as a shade slide, whilst keeping the lens fixed to the main tube). Whilst the instrument has good magnification and focus, the eyepiece may lack a lens which would provide a wider field of vision.
handsomely signed as per title on the objective dust slide, the objective set in a single front draw, two standard draws terminating with flared eyepiece -- 15¾in. (40cm.) closed
An interesting instrument and possibly a one-off, being needlessly complicated by having the objective set in an additional front draw (which was used later by many manufacturers as a shade slide, whilst keeping the lens fixed to the main tube). Whilst the instrument has good magnification and focus, the eyepiece may lack a lens which would provide a wider field of vision.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess), 20th Apr, 2011
