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Optical — zOther - Industry Science & Technology - Davidson Auctions

$826
Cased Zeiss head Magnifiers.
$767
Tripod mounted telescope. Brass construction, single draw,…
$570
Pair late Victorian binoculars, presented as bravery award.…
$420
18th century four draw telescope with a Shargreen cover. 233 x…
Auction House:
Davidson Auctions
Number of lots recorded:28
Lots with images:28
Prices available:28
Category:
Optical - zOther
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*** Cased Zeiss head Magnifiers. ***
*** Tripod mounted telescope. Brass construction, single draw, marked Burke & Jones Bristol no.32. C.1910. Estate late Douglas Osborne Hawke. Length 84 cm ***
*** Pair late Victorian binoculars, presented as bravery award. Engraved inscription: ''Awarded by the Royal shipwreck relief and Humane Society of N.S.W. To William Rogers Manager Mt Kembla Colliery N.S.W. For his bravery on the occasion of the explosion at… ***
*** 18th century four draw telescope with a Shargreen cover. 233 x 32 mm (closed) ***
*** Walnut table model stereoviewer. Includes photo magnifier. Small amount of damage. Functional ***
*** 18th century ivory & brass spyglass. In a circular shagreen covered case, inscribed 'G. Adams London' (62 x 50 mm) Nb: export restricted. ***
*** Box stereo view cards and viewer, including English fine Art Photographers Publishing Company; rose; H.C. White Company etc. Approx. 70 in total ***
*** Two c.1900 cased sets of eye Testing Opticians Lenses. Earlier set by Curry and Paxton; and other by John Weiss; both of London. ***
*** 18th century ivory & tortoise shell spyglass. By George Adams, London. In a shagreen covered case. (57 x 38 mm) ***
*** Early 19th century four draw brass & ivory spyglass. 'Smith Royal Exchange London' 39 x 48 mm (closed) N ***
*** 20 cedar mounted lantern slides and viewer, including animated; mechanical kaleidoscope and water wheel slides. Also, 9 smaller cedar slides ( 6.5in. X 3.5in.) of coloured transfer fables. 7 x 4 inches (largest) ***
*** Pair of cased opera glasses with mother-of-pearl trimmed barrels and eyepieces, made by Pryor of Paris ***
*** Early brass 6 section telescope. marked 'Tel. Sig Md Vi' and 'Sc Ltd.' (?) L 89 cm (fully extended) ***
*** 19th century mahogany and brass three draw telescope. Engraved 'Silberrad, Aldgate London.' 37 cm (Extended) ***
*** Circa 1910 cedar cased Opticians test set. Full set, with Mr H Abelman (Perth) flyer and business cards. No lens holder. Width 44 cm ***
*** Victorian 3 drawer pocket telescope. Rosewood & gilt brass, length 41 cm (extended) ***
*** 18th century ivory & brass spyglass. 52 x 33 mm. Nb: export restricted. ***
*** 18th century three draw brass and mahogany telescope. Final draw disconnected, requires repair. Length 31 cm closed. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney. ***
*** Early Dolland, London telescope. Later leather case. Missing glare shade ***
*** Pair of French aluminium opera glasses, bright cut decoration in the asthetic style. Made for Flavelle and Roberts Ltd, Sydney and London ***
*** Silver and marcasite lorgnette, and EP and black stone Art Deco brooch ***
*** 19th century pocket telescope. Three section. Length 42 cm, (extended) ***
*** 19th century 3 draw pocket telescope, length 41 cm (extended) ***
*** Arge silverplated magnifying glass. Diameter .10 cm ***
*** Four various scientific Instruments, including early drum recorder; Designoscope;child's brass three draw telescope; and Fortephone hearing aid. Height 37 cm. (Recorder) ***
*** 19th century telescope. Leather grip ***
*** Victorian Opticians set. Testing frames & 100+ lenses in mahogany case. Lock has broken. ***
*** Sterling Silver Ladies Magnifying Glass. With cupid form top ***