Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2383Location: BoltonDate / Time: October 28, 2007 10:00AM
Description:
Venetian Walnut Megalathescope with labels, "Privilegiato/ Ponti Venezia/ Aletoscopio", 14 x 10 inch ground glass screen, printed maker's label inscribed Photographique de Venise, Charles Ponti Opticien, dual-handled, folding side flap and sliding focus mechanism, ht. 35 in.
Estimate $400-600