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Auction House:
Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.
Number of lots recorded:66
Lots with images:66
Prices available:66
Category:
Optical - zOther
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** Thomas Jones Transit telescope marked 'Thomas Jones, 62 Charing Cross, London', 19th century, 44 cm high ***
*** Troughton & Simms of London transit telescope in mahogany case, late 19th century, 63 cm long ***
*** Cooke Portable transit telescope made for the Presidency College Calcutta, circa 1904, 66 cm long ***
*** A large astronomical telescope on stand, 20th century, telescope 220 cm long, lens 15 cm, 220 cm high ***
*** The Stereoscopic & Photographic Company (Regent Street, London): Revolving stereoscope table top stereo viewer in lovely walnut case with many cards present, circa 1895; 44 cm high. ***
*** Kalloscop 'Put A Penny In The Slot' coin operated table top revolving stereo viewer, late 1890s; 49 cm high. ***
*** Pedestal Stereo Viewer with focusing eye-pieces and Walnut veneer. 54 cm tall., The viewer contains 64 stereo cards, many being interior views of The International Exhibition of 1862. Noted cards depicting 'Case of Australian Gold and Gold-washing… ***
*** Le Taxiphote, table top stereoscope, French circa 1910. Mahogany case with nickel fi ttings and original ivoreen plaque and key. VG condition ***
*** An antique English telescope on tripod stand, engraved 'M. Berge, London, late Ramsden', late 18th century, 108 cm long (extended) ***
*** Captain Scott's ship 'The Discovery': stereo card showing 'The Discovery in dock, Lyttleton, N.Z.', photographer 'J.G. Lamb, Clare Road, St Albans, Christchurch', circa October-November 1901. The Royal Research ship 'The Discovery' was launched on the… ***
*** Leitz: Binoculars Trinovid 7x35 B [#764094]. Limited edition for 1972 Munich Olympics. With original box, leather case and paperwork ***
*** Mattey (style) table top revolving stereoscopic viewer in timber case, circa 1900; 53 cm high. ***
*** An unusual single draw brass telescope 6 inch lens by Thomas Jones, Charing Cross, London, late 18th early 19th century, in unassociated felt lined box, 50 cm long ***
*** Dollond Expanding brass telescope on stand, engraved 'Dollond, London', late 18th century, 100 cm long, 41 cm high ***
*** Berge Expanding brass telescope on stand, marked 'Berge London Late Ramsden', late 18th century, 107 cm long, 46 cm high ***
*** A vintage S.E.C. Stereoscope in original case, the case 44 cm wide ***
*** Stereocard antique table top viewer and a hand-held viewer, 19th century, (2 items), the larger 34 x 22 cm when closed ***
*** Optometrist set. An impressive antique American set in original mahogany case with manufacturers plaque 'American Optical Company, Southbridge, Mass.', late 19th century, the case 58 cm wide ***
*** Mattey (style) table top revolving stereoscopic viewer in timber case, circa 1900; 53 cm high. ***
*** Five antique telescopes including transit telescope, as is condition, 18th and 19th century, longest 97 cm ***
*** Leitz 'Trinovid' 10 x 40B (110m-1000m) binoculars in case, (bird watcher's choice) ***
*** Papier Mache Victorian Stereoptigan Viewer, c1860 inlaid with mother of pearl and abalone. in stunning condition. Made by but not marked Brewster. Most were not marked as quality and style was unmistakable ***
*** World War I stereoscope view cards and viewer, assorted scenes of battlefields involved in the war including a very rare and interesting bird's eye View of a French village taken from an 'roplane. In original book type box by Realistic Travels London. (81) ***
*** Zograscope antique telescopic specimen viewer, turned mahogany, circa 1855, 67 cm high ***
*** Graphoscope Stereo-Viewer Graphoscope F.T. Depose, stamped on viewer, very rare and highly decorated French table viewer, in a walnut veneered wooden box which is also the transport case and stand, when boxed, 21 x 24 cm. ***
*** Palestine Stereoscope View Cards and Viewer, including Views of Palestine and other Biblical sites. All in very good condition in original book type box by Underwood and Underwood. (81) ***
*** Troughton & Simms, London. Triple extension brass wand timber telescope inscribed 'Presented at the public Examination on the 12th June 1851 to gentleman Cadet Henry R. Thuillier by the Hon'ble court of Directors of the East India Company as a mark of the… ***
*** An antique expanding telescope by Broadhurst Clarkson & Co Ltd., of London, with original leather fittings, extends to an impressive 105 cm long ***
*** An expanding telescope, leatherbound brass by 'J.H. Steward, 406-66 Strand, & 55, Cornhill, London. Maker', 19th century, expands to 80 cm ***
*** A pocket expanding brass telescope by 'Thomas Jones, 62 Charing Cross, London', 19th century, 64 cm expanded ***
*** Dr Brewster patent kaleidoscope red morocco leather covered case with ormolu escutcheon plate and maker's badge to the lid, circa 1860, (lacking contents); together with an Art Deco shagreen and ivory covered cigarette box, (2 items), the larger 6 cm high… ***
*** World War I period expanding telescope with leather bindings and case, broad arrow stamp, expands to 80.5 cm long ***
*** J. Halden & Co. Ltd. London & Manchester 1915, No 12. brass drawing protractor with magnifying loupe housed in a polished mahogany case with broad arrow mark, circa 1915, the case 17 cm wide, 13 cm deep ***
*** Ramsden Leather bound brass single draw telescope engraved 'Ramsden, London, W.M.S.P.M. 4/2/64', mid 19th century, in unassociated brown box, 75 cm long ***
*** Leitz: Binoculars Trinovid 8x32 B 130m/1000m Cut Away for retail display, 1974, with original felt lined plastic box ***
*** An early pair of leather bound brass binoculars, 19th century, 26 cm long ***
*** An antique telescope on stand, brass with ebonized finish, 19th century, 172 cm long, 45 cm high ***
*** A pair of World War II period Navy spotters binoculars with broad arrow mark, 35 cm long ***
*** Magic lantern slide viewer, originally candle power now wired for electricity. Brass adjustable lens and mahogany body ***
*** World War I Stereoscope View Cards and Viewer, assorted scenes of battlefields involved in the War including a very rare and interesting Bird's Eye View of a French Village taken from an 'roplane. Unusual for the time. All in very good condition and in… ***
*** Dollard telescope, extra eyepiece and levelling tripod, a 3 draw field signalling telescope by Dollond London, produced during the first quarter of the 20th century by Dollond of London, the large 6 cm objective lens delivers a powerful 30 X sharp, clear… ***
*** Carter & Werner Australian pocket binoculars, 19th century., Henry Carter and Carl Werner 'Jeweller, Opticians and Importers of Optical instruments, Ballarat' started business in Lydiard Street Ballarat in the 1870s with great success and soon expanded to… ***
*** World War I binoculars in original leather case, stamped 'W. Swart. 1917, no. 27734, H. 20 Man' ***
*** Six pairs of vintage binoculars in tan and brown leather cases, 20th century ***
*** Six pairs of vintage binoculars, 20th century ***
*** Telescope: Crichton (London) 3-draw telescope c1875. Brass and wood with lens cover. Small chip to glass, wear to wood. Overall in good condition. Overall length open 80 cm, closed 23 cm. ***
*** 1908 Sniders & Abrahams 'View of the World' small format photographic stereo views. (210+) Minimal duplication; mainly fine. Cat. A£785+. ***
*** An antique English telescope with original brown leather mounts, 19th century, 27 cm to 76 cm long ***
*** A brass and leather bound telescope in original leather case, early 20th century, 26.5 cm expands to 80.5 cm long ***
*** A mid-late 19th century brass and mahogany 3 draw telescope, in original case, 28 cm long extended ***
*** An antique English pocket telescope, leather bound brass, 19th century, 42 cm long ***
*** Zograscope antique mahogany magnifying viewer, 19th century, 64 cm high ***
*** Steky Model Iiia 16 mm subminiature camera with original ever ready leather case (c1950-1955); Minolta 16 Sub-miniature cameras (2) with one owners manual (c1957); Minolta viewer for 16 mm slides (in box). Good condit. (4 items) ***
*** St Peters and the Vatican Stereo View Cards and Viewer, including views of the Vatican Gardens, Pope Pius X, the College of Cardinals and views of the interior of the Vatican. All in good condition in original box by Underwood and Underwood. (43) ***
*** C1900 Optometry Testing Kit, with 200+ lenses in original case, made by F.Davidson & Co, Manufacturing Opticians, 29 great Portland St, London. Unusual and scarce. ***
*** Optical Equipment: Sighting telescope No.24B Mk VI with by Taylor Hobson 1911. Includes original brown leather case with fastening straps, good condition; Australian made World War II sighting telescope in metal case. Fair condition. (2 items) ***
*** Antique expanding brass and leather telescope, 83 cm expanded. ***
*** Stanhope-Viewer, in the form of a pair of binoculars with rare scenes of Melbourne house of Parliament and emerald Hill Orphan Asylum, ivory or bone in almost mint condition. 2.5 cm, tiny ***
*** Four pairs of vintage binoculars, 20th century, the tallest 18 cm high ***
*** A pair of antique binoculars, stamped 'Husbands, Bristol, marine, field, Theatre', 19th century ***
*** Table model Stereo Viewer, nicely turned wooden stand, by fine-Art Photographers, London Mfg. In fine condition with 10 assorted views ***
*** Antique bottles, clock in case, 'Automatic dual wafer dispenser', old cameras (2), and binoculars (2), and weights. G/VG condition. (20+items) ***
*** Collection of Opera Glasses, Binoculars and Cameras. French, English and Japanese. Mixed condition. (6) ***
*** A Magic lantern slide viewer, 19th century, 31 cm wide ***
*** Maginon field scope (20-60 x 60) on tripod ***
*** Nikon Japanese pocket binoculars in leather case ***