17th Jul, 2008 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix)
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[M] A presentation telescope by Cary, circa...
A presentation telescope by Cary, circa 1912
with 1¼in. objective, leather-covered tube and nickel-plated brass single draw inscribed ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY / 1912 / H.M.S. CONWAY, 2nd PRIZE / AWARDED TO / G. BILLAM / FOR PROFICIENCY IN GEOGRAPHY
24in. (61cm.) open; 18in. (45.5cm.) closed.
with 1¼in. objective, leather-covered tube and nickel-plated brass single draw inscribed ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY / 1912 / H.M.S. CONWAY, 2nd PRIZE / AWARDED TO / G. BILLAM / FOR PROFICIENCY IN GEOGRAPHY
24in. (61cm.) open; 18in. (45.5cm.) closed.
Sold for £124
Estimated at £200 - £300
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A presentation telescope by Cary, circa 1912
with 1¼in. objective, leather-covered tube and nickel-plated brass single draw inscribed ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY / 1912 / H.M.S. CONWAY, 2nd PRIZE / AWARDED TO / G. BILLAM / FOR PROFICIENCY IN GEOGRAPHY
24in. (61cm.) open; 18in. (45.5cm.) closed.
with 1¼in. objective, leather-covered tube and nickel-plated brass single draw inscribed ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY / 1912 / H.M.S. CONWAY, 2nd PRIZE / AWARDED TO / G. BILLAM / FOR PROFICIENCY IN GEOGRAPHY
24in. (61cm.) open; 18in. (45.5cm.) closed.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix), 17th Jul, 2008
