Antiques: This telescope opened eyes for a better view

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Article content Q About 20 years ago we bought this item at an Ottawa auction for $65. It looks like a high-precision object and I think it is a WW1 trench telescope. It is embossed with ‘Ross, London, Stereo Telescope Hinged.

’ It measures 26.5 x 28 and 21.5 cm high (10.

5 x 11 x 8.5 inches) and is in a nice wooden box with brass latches. A label shows that it was sent from an ordnance depot in Vancouver to another in Montreal.

I would appreciate knowing exactly what the item is used for and its approximate value. Thank you. Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Sign In or Create an Account Email Address Continue or View more offers If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, online access is included in your subscription. Activate your Online Access Now Article content Article content Article content Stephen, Ottawa A Your “double-tube” telescope, sometimes called ‘rabbit ears’, could have been used in trenches and other hidden vantage points for ‘artillery ranging’ – determining distances of potential targets or enemy artillery. Stereo(scopic) vision gave three-dimensional perspective and hinging allowed the tubes to be spread apart to view ‘around’ objects hiding the viewer.

The company of Ross became a leading lens producer in the 1840s and eventually included Zeiss as a main client. The carrying box includes a coupling piece for a tripod. This serious piece of military equipment is historically important and interesting with a value of $350.

Bronze figurine. Photo by Supplied Q This bronze statue has been in the family for over 100 years. It stands 49.

5 cm high (19.5 inches). The plaque on the base says “Accordée de Village” and the sculpted artist signature by the feet is ‘Marcel Debut.

’ We would appreciate any info and its approximate value. Thanks. Robert, Kitchener A You have a large and impressive figurine of a young woman holding a flower.

Marcel Debut (1865-1933), of France sculpted an array of subjects including musicians, fictional characters and genre figures, like yours circa 1880 to 1920. He studied at École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. The two-colour patina is in excellent condition.

Bronze figures are selling for less today than they were prior to 15 years ago. Still, this makes quite a statement that will command attention, conservatively at auction around $750 today. Advertisement 3 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Article content Minton set. Photo by Supplied Q I found this pitcher and basin set at a thrift store – just too ‘big and pretty’ not to buy. I love the basket weave detail and the deep Indigo blues.

There is no spout on the pitcher. The pieces are very big and heavy but my purchase of under $50 might be a “big swing and a miss” at that. The basin measures 39 cm across and the pitcher is 28 cm high (15.

5 x 11 inches). The mark has ‘Minton’ on a globe with a ribbon named ‘Japanese Crane.’ I wonder how easy would it be to find a new home for this set.

Cheers! Greg, Waterloo, Ont. A Minton began in 1793 at Stoke, England and was an esteemed ceramics firm for almost two centuries. The pattern, with flying cranes fits with The Aesthetic Movement – one following naturalistic motifs of Japanese artists.

It was designed by Christopher Dresser on December 10, 1872 – an important designer of his time. Minton formed a separate Art Pottery Studio, and Dresser, who was employed by Minton had many designs featured at the London International Exhibition of 1871. Wash sets are not as popular as they once were but the cranes flying over waves in deep blue is very attractive, as you found.

I would say you hit a home run that will eventually realize a return of $450. John Sewell is an antiques and fine art appraiser. To submit an item to his column, go to the ‘Contact John’ page at www.

johnsewellappraisals.ca . Please measure your piece, say when and how you got it, what you paid and list any identifying marks.

A high-resolution jpeg photo must also be included. (Only email submissions accepted.) * Appraisal values are estimates only.

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