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Cased Prospect Glass
Description

IVORY AND SILVER PROSPECT GLASS with original storage case that retains the maker's label "Alexander Adie/OPTICIAN/15 Nicolson Street/EDINBURGH". Fabulous quality having a 1 1/2" diameter black enamel barrel and ivory and silver lens mounts.   2 1/4" l with the silver draw tube extending to 3 1/4". Condition overall fine noting a few slight but sound age cracks in the ivory. Alexander Adie is listed at this address from 1825-26. A beautiful little gem.

 

Sales price: $445.00
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John F. Rinaldi

107 Ocean Avenue
PO Box 765
Kennebunkport, Maine 04046

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