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LOT 536

Lot 536

WWI Trench Periscope, Model 1918, Wollensak Opt. Co., Rochester, N.Y.

WWI Trench Periscope, Model 1918, Wollensak Opt. Co., Rochester, N.Y.
Lot 536 Details
WWI Trench Periscope, Model 1918, Wollensak Opt. Co., Rochester, N.Y.

serial no. 5698, signed on the bottom end cap, in a hard leather fitted case signed Bat & S. Co.
instrument collapsed length 19.75 in — 50.2 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $525
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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WWI Trench Periscope, Model 1918, Wollensak Opt. Co., Rochester, N.Y.
  • WWI Trench Periscope, Model 1918, Wollensak Opt. Co., Rochester, N.Y.
  • WWI Trench Periscope, Model 1918, Wollensak Opt. Co., Rochester, N.Y.
  • WWI Trench Periscope, Model 1918, Wollensak Opt. Co., Rochester, N.Y.
  • WWI Trench Periscope, Model 1918, Wollensak Opt. Co., Rochester, N.Y.
  • WWI Trench Periscope, Model 1918, Wollensak Opt. Co., Rochester, N.Y.

CONDITION DETAILS

in good condition

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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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