A group of 25 telescope parts highlighted by "H. Fitz NY" eyepiece, found in the workshop of George W. Fitz, Peconic, New York.
Sale 955 - The Henry Fitz Jr. Archive of Photographic History
Nov 15, 2021
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Own a similar item?
Estimate
$200 -
300
Price Realized
$688
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A group of 25 telescope parts highlighted by "H. Fitz NY" eyepiece, found in the workshop of George W. Fitz, Peconic, New York.
Brass eyepiece, the rim engraved, "H. Fitz N.Y." Height 2 1/4 in.
[With:] Country Gentleman cigar box containing 6 partial telescope body tubes, 1 brass eyepiece, 2 brass fittings, 1 brass lens cap. -- Counsellor cigar box containing 3 partial telescope body tubes, 8 brass eyepieces, 1 brass fitting, and unusual optical device.
Provenance:
Henry Fitz (1808-1863)
Julia Ann Wells Fitz (1814-1892)
George Wells Fitz (1860-1934)
Barbara Fitz Switzer (1904-1991)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition Report
Auction Specialist