An achromatic brass and mahogany telescope by Bleuler, circa 1800
€300
Circa
1800
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
A three draws marine telescope made of brass and mahogany. It is signed with a large decorative signature “Bleuler London”. John Bleuler was active in London between 1790 and 1827.
The objective is achromatic.
The instrument measures 23.3cm folded, 75.5cm unfolded and 4.7cm in diameter.
Perfect working condition, complete with its cap.
Traces of oxidation on the rings of the draws and tiny cracks in the mahogany, otherwise perfect original condition.
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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/
