The Henry Fitz Jr. Archive of Photographic History

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Lot 304

1 3/4-inch telescope, possibly naval. Length of body tube 21 1/2 in. 19th century.

Lot 304

1 3/4-inch telescope, possibly naval. Length of body tube 21 1/2 in. 19th century.

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $300 - $400

Estimate$300 – $400

Status

Closed

1 3/4-inch telescope, possibly naval. Length of body tube 21 1/2 in. 19th century.

With a lens cap, and wood case, 22 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 3 in.
Engraved on eyepiece "Lerebours / Á Paris."

Provenance:

Henry Fitz (1808-1863)

Julia Ann Wells Fitz (1814-1892)

George Wells Fitz (1860-1934)

Barbara Fitz Switzer (1904-1991)

Thence by descent to the present owner

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Lot 304

1 3/4-inch telescope, possibly naval. Length of body tube 21 1/2 in. 19th century.

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $300 - $400

Estimate$300 – $400

Status

Closed

1 3/4-inch telescope, possibly naval. Length of body tube 21 1/2 in. 19th century.

With a lens cap, and wood case, 22 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 3 in.
Engraved on eyepiece "Lerebours / Á Paris."

Provenance:

Henry Fitz (1808-1863)

Julia Ann Wells Fitz (1814-1892)

George Wells Fitz (1860-1934)

Barbara Fitz Switzer (1904-1991)

Thence by descent to the present owner

The Henry Fitz Jr. Archive of Photographic History

1 3/4-inch telescope, possibly naval. Length of body tube 21 1/2 in. 19th century.

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1 3/4-inch telescope, possibly naval. Length of body tube 21 1/2 in. 19th century.