Telescope (?) in the form of a pocket watch, with chain
Telescope (?) in the form of a pocket watch, with chain
Telescope: Western Europe (Italy?), chain: Italy, Arezzo
Telescope: early 19th century (circa 1810). Chain: second third – to mid-20th century
Gori & Zucchi (chain)
Multicolor gold, glass, colored gemstones (?) (or glass); chasing, repousse
3.5 x 5.0 cm, chain 41.0 cm
Marks on the chain: maker’s mark – 1 AR; fineness mark – 750. On the telescope case ring the marks are illegible
Miniature telescope (?) with telescopic (sliding) tubes, encased in gold pocket-watch case with cover and an imitation winding crown with ring. The cover external surface, protecting the lenses, is decorated with an applied composition depicting stems with fruit, leaves, and flowers. The composition is executed in multicolor gold and enhanced with colored gemstone (?) inserts.
9685.1-2MCA584-from1-2/ДПИ