Lot 451 , A rare Galilean single-draw brass pocket spyglass, c.1800-20, 4.75in. when closed

A rare Galilean single-draw brass pocket spyglass, c.1800-20, 4.75in. when closed

A rare Galilean single-draw brass pocket spyglass, c.1800-20, signed 'Dollond, London' and owner's initials 'RM', 4.75in. when closed
Estimate £200-300

No known provenence. RM refers to a previous owners initials we think.


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Sold for £200