10-05-201810-05-2018
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 5, 2018 10:00 AMCalender
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Miniature Shagreen-cased Silver Spyglass and Necessaire

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Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3147MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 05, 2018 10:00AM

Description:

Miniature Shagreen-cased Silver Spyglass and Necessaire, Thomas Ribright, 1720-80, instrument comprised of two optical slide covers, ocular end engraved "Ribright Optician Fecit London," interior consisting of six instruments, collar engraved "By eY Kings Royal Patent," lg. 4 in.
Estimate $5,000-7,000


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Thomas Ribright, London