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Lot 368: Antique Field Optics

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Lot 368: Antique Field Optics

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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Antique Field Optics

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Model: None
Type: Other
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Item Views: 1283
Catalog Page: 94
Class: Other
Description:

1) Small leather wrapped brass binoculars with a leather carrying case embossed "PRESENTED TO/MAJOR J. J. C. DAVIDSON/BY K. COY. 1st SUTHd. H. R. VOLS/WATTEN 1904" on the inside of the lid. 2) Telescoping pocket monocular with red leather case. 3) Brass 15-20x telescope with leather wrapped exterior. 4) Large brass Lemaire Fabt binoculars. 5) Cased Thos. J. Evans brass telescope.

Rating Definition:

1) Very good, bright brass with minor wear on the leather and clear optics. Leather case is good with some cracking and wear. 2) Very good, with an aged patina on the silver. Case is good with some wear. 3) Good, the brass has an aged patina and the leather has some indentions and wear. The rear eyepiece is absent with slightly dark optics. 4) Good, the brass has a bright appearance with traces of the original black finish remaining in the protected areas. Clear optics. 5) Excellent, the brass has a bright appearance and the optics are clear. The case has a few scattered marks.



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