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Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope
$48,500
£36,649.85
€42,321.59
CA$67,771.43
A$75,198.11
CHF 39,390.39
MX$922,130.69
NOK 501,032.16
SEK 472,952.99
DKK 315,618.60
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Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope
Circa 1820
This extraordinary telescope exemplifies a rare union of 19th-century Swiss scientific innovation and artistic excellence. Likely crafted in Geneva for the Ottoman market, this gold-mounted, gilt-metal and enamel telescope represents the pinnacle of luxury at the time. Enamel and gilt embellishments on functional items were already prestigious, yet the lavish enameling on this piece—requiring expert skill to achieve on a cylindrical form—indicates it was reserved for the wealthiest patrons.
The telescope extends in elegant tiers, each adorned with turquoise enamel roundels framed in scalloped gold paillons, meticulously painted with floral bouquets of tulips, peonies and pansies. Set against a deep pink enamel background interwoven with delicate garlands, this item is as functional as it is beautiful.
Personal telescopes from this period are exceedingly rare on the market, especially with such masterful enameling. The collar and lens cap feature intricate taille d’épargne enamel borders, alternating opaque white and pale blue with golden scrolls on a striking scarlet red enamel over engine-turned metal. Complete with its original fitted leather presentation case, this telescope represents a remarkable blend of astronomical sophistication and decorative artistry.
Telescope: 4 3/4" length x 1 3/4" diameter
Extended: 19 1/4" length
Box: 2" high x 5 3/4" wide x 2 1/2" deep
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