Bidspirit auction | Bardou Gilt Brass and Enamel

Bardou Gilt Brass and Enamel Refracting Telescope, France, Early 19th Century. - Bardou Gilt Brass and Enamel Refracting Telescope, France, Early 19th Century. Signed - Bardou, Opticien des lignes telegraphiques, de France et dEspagne, Rue St. Martin, No171, Paris. Colorful enamel sleeve hand painted with scientific instruments and flowers. Max length: 42cm. Minor chips. D. F. Bardou founded his business in 1818. in addition to the conical telegraph telescopes, he produced opera-glasses and lorgnettes, marine and astronomical telescopes.