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A small telescope in paper, glass and snakewood. Golden decoration. France 1780.

About the Item

A small pocket telescope with one extension, lens holder and ring in amoretto wood (Brosimum Guianense); objective holder body in green painted and pressed cardboard with rich decoration stamped in gold at the edge of the inner element. The external element is enriched by a dark grey shagreen (Pastinachus sephen, Forrskål 1775) covering. France, end of XVIII century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.7 in (6.86 cm)Width: 1.1 in (2.8 cm)Depth: 1.1 in (2.8 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917143522442

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