Lot Essay
William and Thomas Gilbert worked as Opticians from 148 Ledenhall St. London between 1819 and 1831.
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An early 19th-Century three-draw 1in. telescope by W & T Gilbert
With mahogany body tube, dust slide to eye-piece (lacks pin), signed on back plate W,& T, Gilbert, London, Improvd., with fitted leather case, extended length -- 22in. (58cm.)
See illustration
With mahogany body tube, dust slide to eye-piece (lacks pin), signed on back plate W,& T, Gilbert, London, Improvd., with fitted leather case, extended length -- 22in. (58cm.)
See illustration