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Large German Five-Draw Telescope, c. 1890
Signed on the first extension: "Jakob Merz in München", clear lens, mahogany-covered tube (without cracks), protection cap, length open 32 in., closed 11 2/5 in. A rare telescope! – Jakob Merz, a cousin of Sigmund Merz, headed the former Fraunhofer Optical Institute from 1883 to 1903.

Großes deutsches Handfernrohr, um 1890
Signiert am 1. Auszug: "Jakob Merz in München", 5 Messingauszüge, klare Optik, Mahagonitubus (ohne Risse), Schutzkappe, Länge ausgezogen 81 cm, geschlossen 29 cm. Ein seltenes Teleskop! – Jakob Merz, ein Vetter von Sigmund Merz, leitete das ehemalige Fraunhofer'sche Optische Institut von 1883 bis 1903.

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Large German Five-Draw Telescope, c. 1890

Name: Large German Five-Draw Telescope, c. 1890
SKU: 226442255
Price: 350 EUR
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