Lotto 5336 - ibid150 Collezione di bastoni dalla tenuta del dottor Ernst Boehlen - martedì, 01. aprile 2025, 9h30
LOT OF TWO GADGET WALKING STICKS WITH TELESCOPE
19th century.
1: Paris, late 19th century. Cylindrical grip with a screw-on brass cap. Brass shaft covered with rosewood and brass tip. The grip can be unscrewed and slides out as a telescope.
2: England, late 18th century. Marked Patent made only by G. Richardson, St. Catherines London. Metal shaft shaped and painted to look like bamboo. The end cap and brass tip can be unscrewed. The stick can then be used as a telescope.
2: England, late 18th century. Marked Patent made only by G. Richardson, St. Catherines London. Metal shaft shaped and painted to look like bamboo. The end cap and brass tip can be unscrewed. The stick can then be used as a telescope.
1: L 88 cm; 2: L 85 cm.
Provenance:
- Michael C. German, London, March 1975.
- Dr. E. Boehlen Collection, Berne, acquired from the above dealer.
Conditionreport:
1: <br>- cracks in the wooden casing<br>- signs of use<br>2: <br>- paintwork with numerous losses<br>- brass scratched CHF 1 000 / 1 600 | (€ 1 030 / 1 650)
Venduto per CHF 750 (incl. premio)