Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 26 February 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 26 February 2026

Catalogue

Lot 285: A Wilson & Gillie Brass and Leather Maritime Telescope

This auction ended on February 26, 2026.

Estimated price: £30 - £50

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £28

A maritime telescope manufactured by Wilson & Gillie of North Shields, England. The instrument is constructed with a brass body featuring a tan-colored, textured leather wrap on the main barrel. The brass components, including the objective lens housing and the eyepiece, show a vintage patina. The maker’s name and location, WILSON & GILLIE NORTH SHIELDS, are engraved into the brass near the ocular end.
25” x 2”