Kaiser Wilhelm I. - Fernrohr in Schatulle als Geschenk an einen britischen Leuchtturmwärter, datiert 1877 - photo 1

Kaiser Wilhelm I. - Fernrohr in Schatulle als Geschenk an einen britischen Leuchtturmwärter, datiert 1877

Lot 4301
07.05.2024 10:00UTC +01:00
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€ 4 150
AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 4301 | Kaiser Wilhelm I. - Fernrohr in Schatulle als Geschenk an einen britischen Leuchtturmwärter, datiert 1877
Kaiser Wilhelm I. - Fernrohr in Schatulle als Geschenk an einen
britischen Leuchtturmwärter, datiert 1877
Fernrohr mit neusilbernen Beschlägen und einer schwarzen Lederumwicklung (Fehlstellen), Optik nahezu klar(!), abnehmbarer Objektivdeckel aus Neusilber. Präsent für den britischen Leuchtturmwärter "J. Dick" in Anerkennung seiner Hilfe bei der Strandung des Schiffes "Madagascar" im Jahr 1877 vor "Noschima" (Noshima, Imabari, Präfektur Ehime, Japan).
In der originalen, braunen Holzschatulle, darin die passgenauen Fernrohrauflagen, mit schwarzem Samt gepolstert, auf dem Deckel eingelassen eine ovale Messingkartusche mit der eingestochenen Widmung "Wir Wilhelm von Gottes Gnaden Deutscher Kaiser, König von Preussen bewilligen dem bei dem Leuchtturm in Noschima angestellten J. Dick für die Hülfeleistung aus Anlaß der im Monat Juli 1877 erfolgten Strandung des Deutschen Schiffes 'Madagascar' diese Anerkennung". Schlüssel zur Schatulle fehlt, vereinzelt Risse im Holz. Partiell leicht beschädigt, Altersspuren. Länge des Fernrohrs ca. 60 cm. Maße der Schatulle 14 x 64,5 x 8 cm.
Beiliegend eine Postkarte mit englischer Übersetzung der Widmung und ein Brief an den "Monsieur le Ministre" zu Tokio am 8.5.1878 sowie ein Brief des britischen Konsuls in Kanagawa vom 26.9.1878 an "Joseph Dick" im "Imperial Japanese Lighthouse Department".
Außerordentlich ranghohes Geschenk mit interessanter Geschichte.
Kaiser Wilhelm I – a telescope in a presentation box as a gift to a
British lighthouse keeper, dated 1877
Kaiser Wilhelm I – a telescope in a presentation box as a gift to a
British lighthouse keeper, dated 1877
The telescope with nickel-silver fittings and a black leather wrapping (imperfections), the eyepiece almost clear(!), removable, nickel-silver lens cover. Presented to the British lighthouse keeper "J. Dick" in recognition of his assistance to the stranded vessel "Madagascar" in 1877 off "Noschima" (Noshima, Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, Japan).
In the original brown wooden case containing the made-to-measure telescope inserts, padded with black velvet. An oval brass cartouche inset in the lid, inscribed with the dedication (tr.) "We, Wilhelm by God's Grace German Kaiser, King of Prussia present J. Dick, employed at the lighthouse in Noshima, with this recognition for his assistance on the occasion of the stranding of the German ship 'Madagascar' in the month of July 1877". The key to the case has been lost, fractures in the wood here and there. Slightly damaged in places, signs of age. Length of the telescope approx. 60 cm. Dimensions of the case 14 x 64.5 x 8 cm.
Also enclosed is a postcard with the English translation of the dedication and a letter addressed to "Monsieur le Ministre" in Tokyo on 8 May 1878 and a letter from the British Consul in Kanagawa dated 26 September 1878 to "Joseph Dick" at the "Imperial Japanese Lighthouse Department".
Exceptionally high-ranking gift with an interesting history.
Condition: II
Auction house category:Militaria
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