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19th-Century Ship's Telescope by Chevalier

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19th-Century Ship's Telescope by Chevalier

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A 2-inch single draw presentation telescope by Maison du Chevalier Optique, Place du Pont Neuf, 15 Paris, circa 1892 signed on the draw tube with name and anchor cypher. Telescope has a leather covered tapered tube, brass end pieces with lens cap and sliding sun shade, and eye piece cover. It is engraved on the sun shade "Le Prince de Lucinge/ a Mr. Gallon/ Souvenir de L'Oceana/ Juillet - Aout 1892"
Overall Dimensions: 30-3/4" length collapsed
*This lot is part of a maritime antique auction of ship models, nautical relics, marine paintings, boat parts, yachting collectibles, steamship and ocean liner memorabilia.

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19th-Century Ship's Telescope by Chevalier

Name: 19th-Century Ship's Telescope by Chevalier
SKU: 48862636
Price: 750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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