{"product_id":"georgian-hand-painted-blue-enamel-miniature-telescope-spyglass","title":"Georgian Hand-Painted Blue Enamel Miniature Spyglass","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"44\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeorgian Blue Enamel Miniature Telescope\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"613\" data-start=\"46\"\u003eDelicate, unusual, and richly decorative, this \u003cstrong data-end=\"125\" data-start=\"93\"\u003eGeorgian miniature telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e is a charming example of early optical craftsmanship transformed into a luxurious personal object. Measuring approximately \u003cstrong data-end=\"268\" data-start=\"249\"\u003e1 inches long\u003c\/strong\u003e, it combines a vivid \u003cstrong data-end=\"314\" data-start=\"290\"\u003esky-blue enamel body\u003c\/strong\u003e with finely detailed \u003cstrong data-end=\"357\" data-start=\"336\"\u003egold-toned mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a piece that feels both practical and ornamental. The hand-decorated surface, accented with \u003cstrong data-end=\"474\" data-start=\"460\"\u003egilt stars\u003c\/strong\u003e, scrolling motifs, and a central \u003cstrong data-end=\"526\" data-start=\"508\"\u003efloral reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e, gives it the refined character so often associated with elegant Georgian accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1080\" data-start=\"615\"\u003eSmall enough to be carried as a treasured curiosity, this miniature telescope would have appealed to collectors of finely made objects and lovers of sophisticated design. 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