Group of Five Continental Monocular Spyglasses

ca. 1815-1840, including: Gustavo Suscipj, Rome, with paneled bell-form abalone shell body and brass fittings, two section, dia. 1-5/8", l. 2-1/2", extended l. 3-1/4"; L'Ingenieur Chevallier, Paris, with opaque off-white glass bell-form body and brass fittings, three section, with conforming leather case, dia. 1-1/8", l. 2", extended l. 3-3/4"; unmarked, with paneled bell-form mother-of-pearl body and eyepiece with brass fittings, two section, dia. 1-5/8", l. 2-1/4", extended l. 3-1/4"; unmarked, with paneled, stepped mother-of-pearl body and brass fittings, three section, dia. 1-1/2", l. 1-7/8", extended l. 3-1/2"; and unmarked, with oval paneled bell-form mother-of-pearl body and eyepiece with brass fittings, two section, 1-3/8" x 1-3/4", l. 2-3/8", extended l. 3-1/4".

Estimate:$1,500

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