Lot Essay
Jan Van der Bildt, a well-known telescope maker in the Netherlands during the 18th century, was famous for the exceptional quality of the mirrors which he made for his telescopes.
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BY JAN VAN DER BILDT (1709-1791), FRANEKER, 18TH CENTURY
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A DUTCH BRASS TELESCOPE
BY JAN VAN DER BILDT (1709-1791), FRANEKER, 18TH CENTURY
The 35 cm. long body-tube with screwrod focusing, eye piece and speculum-mirrors, inscribed to the circular backplate J. van der BILDT. FRANEKER. No. 543, on baluster stand with three shaped folding feet, with brass dustcover
circa 40 cm. high
BY JAN VAN DER BILDT (1709-1791), FRANEKER, 18TH CENTURY
The 35 cm. long body-tube with screwrod focusing, eye piece and speculum-mirrors, inscribed to the circular backplate J. van der BILDT. FRANEKER. No. 543, on baluster stand with three shaped folding feet, with brass dustcover
circa 40 cm. high
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Sabine Dalmeijer
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