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Thu, Sep 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 313

19th Century French Naval Telescope

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

engraved "E. Lorieux/… Paris" (Edmond Lorieux, 1832-1909), adjustable brass frame and removable end cap, leather cover with two loops for carrying strap, 24-3/8 in. closed, opens to 31-1/8 in.

Provenance: Estate of Brock Arms, Flat Rock, North Carolina

Condition

in partial working order (some visibility, slightly blurred, possibly needs to be cleaned or adjusted), brass with some areas of discoloration and verdigris, leather with some scuffs and wear, tear and glue repair to one loop

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