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Lot 481
An early 19th Century brass refracting 2.5 inch table telescope, signed BATE LONDON to tube on raised folding tripod base with cabriole legs, rack and pinion adjustment tube with handled key, in fitted mahogany case containing three eyepieces and lens cover, 73cm l, extends to approx 114cm  £400-600

There are dents to the body and lacquer rubbed. Some timber missing to the case

From Telescopes, Binoculars in the Metalware, Collectors Items, Ephemera, Fabrics, Toys, Curios etc section in our Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction to be held on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th of May 2025