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NORIE & WILSON; BRITISH, 19TH CENTURY AND OTHERS.
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A Group Of Three Binoculars**
Norie & Wilson; British, 19th century and others.
The first, with brass tubes, sliding lens caps and leather grips with a center focus knob and signed "Norie & Wilson - London" on the eyepiece. The second, with brass tubes, sliding lens caps and a center focus knob (unsigned). The third, with brass tubes and center focus knob, each outer tube has been covered in whale bone and is engraved with the image of a ship and inscribed "ALBION 1849/capt S.Burns". The eye rings are also of whale bone.
5¼ x 5 in. (13.3 x 12.7) and smaller. (3)
Norie & Wilson; British, 19th century and others.
The first, with brass tubes, sliding lens caps and leather grips with a center focus knob and signed "Norie & Wilson - London" on the eyepiece. The second, with brass tubes, sliding lens caps and a center focus knob (unsigned). The third, with brass tubes and center focus knob, each outer tube has been covered in whale bone and is engraved with the image of a ship and inscribed "ALBION 1849/capt S.Burns". The eye rings are also of whale bone.
5¼ x 5 in. (13.3 x 12.7) and smaller. (3)
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.