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A Large 19th Century Brass Library Telescope Marked A. Bardou, Paris

$6,450
£4,912.37
€5,662.23
CA$9,023.51
A$10,141.82
CHF 5,281.59
MX$123,349.67
NOK 67,584.47
SEK 64,090
DKK 42,259.15
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About the Item

A large and impressive 19th century French brass library telescope marked A. Bardou, Paris. (Denis Albert Bardou; 1841 - 1893) The telescope mounted on a brass and cast iron tripod base. Optics in good order. Overall very good original condition with some minor dents and scuffs. Recently hand polished and lacquered.
  • Creator:
    A. Bardou (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 64 in (162.56 cm)Diameter: 4.74 in (12.04 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Some minor dents and scuffs. Recently hand polished.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU812841453172

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