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Ivory spyglass and baton, France, 19th century
Lot comprising an opera telescope and a conductor's baton.
Total spyglass weight: 147 g
The folding opera telescope, crafted from brass with two sliding extensions, and covered with elephant ivory, features a shaft signed by the renowned Parisian optician Derepas, active at Palais Royal No. 23 during the first half of the 19th century.
The baton, presumably intended for an orchestra conductor, is made of wood covered with dark fabric and embellished with a circular ivory knob and a matching ivory tip, further adorned with silvered metal fittings.
Total spyglass weight: 147 g
Open length: 11.6 cm
Maximum diameter: 5 cm
Total baton weight: 25 g
Length x maximum diameter: 47.5 x 3.4 cm
This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate and expertise issued by Ce.S.Ar Centro studi archeometici, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. (expertise Ce.S.Ar. 2025-106)
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