Telescope - 1980 - 2000 - France

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Anna Hue-Roques
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Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller

Antique brass telescope mounted on a wooden tripod, circa 1950–1970. Telescopic model with polished brass optics, equipped with a finder and its original objective cover suspended by a chain. The varnished wooden tripod features brass fittings, a tilt adjustment system, and a central stabilizing chain. Beautiful patina of brass and wood with signs of use consistent with age. Elegant decorative piece, ideal for a collector or for a nautical, scientific, or vintage industrial ambiance.
Very sought-after in the worlds of industrial design, scientific curiosities, antique medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk, and rare measuring instruments.
Ideal for a collector, industrial loft decoration, cabinet of curiosities, scientific display case (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass)

Antique brass telescope mounted on a wooden tripod, circa 1950–1970. Telescopic model with polished brass optics, equipped with a finder and its original objective cover suspended by a chain. The varnished wooden tripod features brass fittings, a tilt adjustment system, and a central stabilizing chain. Beautiful patina of brass and wood with signs of use consistent with age. Elegant decorative piece, ideal for a collector or for a nautical, scientific, or vintage industrial ambiance.
Very sought-after in the worlds of industrial design, scientific curiosities, antique medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk, and rare measuring instruments.
Ideal for a collector, industrial loft decoration, cabinet of curiosities, scientific display case (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass)

Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
Brass, Wood
Country of origin
France
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Height
57 cm
Width
36 cm
Depth
36 cm
Estimated period
1980 - 2000
Sold by
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
92.41%
Private

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