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A Very Fine Early 19th Century Brass Telescope By W. T. Gilbert, London

$3,545.61
£2,626.35
€2,950
CA$4,850.27
A$5,286.54
CHF 2,794.95
MX$63,639.93
NOK 35,474.85
SEK 32,523.19
DKK 22,477.37

About the Item

A very fine early 19th Century (1819 - 1831) brass telescope by W. T.Gilbert, London. This fabulous well cast polished brass telescope is of exceptional quality with superb optics and is raised on a beautifully hand carved, well figured and richly patinated mahogany and brass tripod base, stamped 'W. T. Gilbert, London’. Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany' Dimensions: Scope Level Height: 68 in / 172.5 cm Width: 37.75 in / 96 cm Depth: 2.5 in / 6.5 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 68 in (172.72 cm)Width: 37.75 in (95.89 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A41271stDibs: LU5836247824242

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