Lot Essay
Gieves & Hawkes have kindly confirmed that the telescopes they sold were handmade in Devon. They ceased selling these in 1985.
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Details
A 1IN. SINGLE-DRAWER LEATHER AND NICKEL-PLATED BRASS TELESCOPE FOR GIEVES & HAWKES
shade cuff with cap, signed and numbered by the eye-piece Gieves & Hawkes No.10997 -- 15¾/22in. (40/56cm.) closed/open.
shade cuff with cap, signed and numbered by the eye-piece Gieves & Hawkes N
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