Rare terrestrial telescope by Biasio Burlini. Venice, around 1750, inscribed "Biasio Burlini in Venezia" on the tube, the papier-mâché tube covered with embossed and decorated parchment, 3 extension tubes in papier-mâché covered with parchment, the mounts and end pieces in horn and brass, 3 original glass lenses, fully functional, loose on a velvet-covered pedestal. Signs of age. Max. Diameter: approx. 5 cm. Length extended: approx. 87 cm. A rare telescope by Biasio Burlini. Venice c. 1750, signed "Biasio Burlini in Venezia", cardboard and vellum tubes with horn and brass fittings, loose on velvet base, in original working condition, signs of age. Diameter c. 5 cm, length exp. c. 87 cm.

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