Lot Essay
Jan Van der Bildt, a well-known telescope maker in the Netherlands during the 18th century, was famous for the exceptional quality of the mirrors which he made for his telescopes.
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BY J. VAN DER BILDT, FRANEKER (1709-1791)
Details
A DUTCH BRASS TELESCOPE
BY J. VAN DER BILDT, FRANEKER (1709-1791)
The cilindrical telescope inscribed to the circular backplate J. VAN DER BILDT/FRANEKER, on a baluster stand with three shaped folding feet
The telescope 43 cm. long; 7,5 cm. diam; 39 cm. high overall
BY J. VAN DER BILDT, FRANEKER (1709-1791)
The cilindrical telescope inscribed to the circular backplate J. VAN DER BILDT/FRANEKER, on a baluster stand with three shaped folding feet
The telescope 43 cm. long; 7,5 cm. diam; 39 cm. high overall
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