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BY J. VAN DER BILDT, FRANEKER, LATE 18TH CENTURY
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a fine lacquered brass 2¾ inch reflecting telescope
By J. van der Bildt, Franeker, late 18th Century
Signed and numbered No 425 on the backplate, the 35.6cm. long body-tube with screwrod focusing dust cap, speculum-mirrors and eye-piece, on English pattern baluster and vase turned pillar with folding tripod stand - in the original mahogany carrying case
45cm. wide
This lot will be sold with an unframed etching depicting a similar telescope (2)
By J. van der Bildt, Franeker, late 18th Century
Signed and numbered No 425 on the backplate, the 35.6cm. long body-tube with screwrod focusing dust cap, speculum-mirrors and eye-piece, on English pattern baluster and vase turned pillar with folding tripod stand - in the original mahogany carrying case
45cm. wide
This lot will be sold with an unframed etching depicting a similar telescope (2)
Sale room notice
Please note this is a 2 3/4 inch telescope and not 2 as stated in the catalogue