North American Auction Company
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Early October American Indian & Western Sale

Sat, Oct 3, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 550

English Royal Navy Collapsing Telescope c. 1915

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot we have an English Royal Navy collapsing brass spyglass and case originating from 1915. The piece shows brass construction with five different moving sections. The spy glass is marked with a brass plaque reading "Royal Navy Telescope London 1915" at the top and "A. Maspoli London 1915" at the bottom. The piece comes with a wooden display case with brass accents and a glass panel across the top. The top is marked "To Her Majesty's Royal Navy A. Maspoli 30 Halborn, London - 1915" with the image of a ship at the center. The piece shows good condition overall with some wear due to age. The case measures 6 1/4" long by 2 1/2" wide and 2 1/2" tall.
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