A fine Dollond spyglass with Galuchat and French porvenance, late 18th century
€900
Circa
late 18th century
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
An excellent example of a brass and Galuchat spyglass with double power eyepiece by “Dollond in London” from the late 18th century.
The little psyglass has a contemporary French provenance : engraved on the inner tuber “A Louis Thierry” and some unidentified initials on the lid.
The little telescope gives a sharp image.
The thread of the lid doesn’t screw well.
The spyglass is preserved in its original case.
Case : 12,5cm lenght.
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Dealer information
Le Zograscope
Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
Personnal website : https://www.lezograscope.com/
