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[SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY]. A group of 3 telescopes, comprising:

19th-century brass telescope with original black paint, maker name etched into first section "A. Bardou / Paris." Scope with intact leather including two leather endcaps that cover the glass when not in use. 34 1/2 in. when fully extended including the sunshade extension, 9 in. closed, approx. 2 1/4 dia. at widest point (slides with ease, some loss of black paint, optics in undetermined working condition).

[With:] Four section brass telescope, 33 1/4 in. when fully extended, 12 1/2 in. closed, 2 3/4 dia. at widest point (scattered nicks to leather covering on brass barrel, tarnish, optics in undetermined working condition). -- Brass telescope, 39 in. when fully extended including sunshade extension; 20 1/4 in. closed, 2 1/2 in. at widest point (leather covering barrel heavily worn and nearly completely separated at seam, tarnish, one lens cover unable to slide, optics in undetermined working condition).

 

Estimate: $300 - $500
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$200
06/18/2021

 

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