The Lord Bury Telescope by J.H. Steward

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$125

English, late 19th/ early 20th century. A J.H. Steward Lord Bury three-draw telescope in brass, bound in brown leather, inscribed near the eyepiece "J.H. Steward, 406-66 Strand, & 55, Cornhill, London. Maker.", with a marked plaque on the leather "The Lord Bury Telescope, Sole Manufacturer, J.H. Steward, 406-66 Strand, & 54 Cornhill, No. 1046, LONDON". Closed 10.75" x 2", extended approximately 34".

Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery

Date:
2014-11-16

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