20th Apr, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess)
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[M] A RARE 1/2IN. THREE-DRAW CARDBOARD AND VELLUM...
A RARE 1/2IN. THREE-DRAW CARDBOARD AND VELLUM TELESCOPE MADE BY LEONARDO SEMITECOLO VENICE, CIRCA 1760
with the main tube signed LEONARDO SEMITECOLO VENICE, with impressed and inked decoration, mounted with horn stages to each draw, brass and eye objective caps with dust slides -- 9½in. (24cm.)
with the main tube signed LEONARDO SEMITECOLO VENICE, with impressed and inked decoration, mounted with horn stages to each draw, brass and eye objective caps with dust slides -- 9½in. (24cm.)
Sold for £521
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE 1/2IN. THREE-DRAW CARDBOARD AND VELLUM TELESCOPE MADE BY LEONARDO SEMITECOLO VENICE, CIRCA 1760
with the main tube signed LEONARDO SEMITECOLO VENICE, with impressed and inked decoration, mounted with horn stages to each draw, brass and eye objective caps with dust slides -- 9½in. (24cm.)
with the main tube signed LEONARDO SEMITECOLO VENICE, with impressed and inked decoration, mounted with horn stages to each draw, brass and eye objective caps with dust slides -- 9½in. (24cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess), 20th Apr, 2011
