29th Oct, 2014 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Wizard)

 
  Lot 192
 

192

[M] Ø AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY 2IN. TWO DRAW...

Ø AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY 2IN. TWO DRAW MONOCULAR BY CHEVALIER, PARIS
with ivory main tube, gilt-brass draws, signed and inscribed by eyepiece Vt. Chevalier aine Ing, Opt, en Brevete Quai de L'Horloge No. 69 à Paris -- 3in. (7.5cm.) high closed; together with a pair of late 19th-Century French ivory opera glasses by Chevalier
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Sold for £124
Estimated at £100 - £150

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Monocular: two or three shrinkage cracks; gilt in good condition; optics fine; in good working order.
Opera glasses: one eyepiece cracked; small shrinkage crack to tube; gilt in good condition; optics fine.

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.

 
Ø AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY 2IN. TWO DRAW MONOCULAR BY CHEVALIER, PARIS
with ivory main tube, gilt-brass draws, signed and inscribed by eyepiece Vt. Chevalier aine Ing, Opt, en Brevete Quai de L'Horloge No. 69 à Paris -- 3in. (7.5cm.) high closed; together with a pair of late 19th-Century French ivory opera glasses by Chevalier
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