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Lot 91:
Description
Two maritime style spyglasses featuring polished brass and hardwood construction. The first telescope comprises four brass draw tubes with a flared eyepiece and an integrated sliding dust cover, the main barrel finished in dark brown leather. The second telescope features three brass draw tubes and a main barrel of polished hardwood with a brass objective end cap. The set is accompanied by a rectangular hinged hardwood box with a natural grain finish and brass corner brackets, featuring a circular brass inlay on the lid depicting a four-pointed compass rose. A secondary brown synthetic leather storage case with a black zipper and wrist strap is included. There are no maker’s marks or technical inscriptions visible on the brass components or the wooden surfaces.
Extended Length (Telescope 1): 33 cm
Extended Length (Telescope 2): 38 cm.
Condition report:
The brass components show a high-polish finish with minor surface oxidation and light handling marks throughout (photo 1). The draw mechanisms are functional and sliding smoothly. The wooden box shows minor scuffs to the base and tarnishing to the brass compass rose inlay (photo 2). The leatherette case shows light creasing to the synthetic material. Lenses appear present and intact, though optical performance has not been tested.
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