{"product_id":"reserved-for-kathryn-yuna-gilbert-gil-mena-wood-telescope-on-turned-pedestal-with-glass-brass-details","title":"RESERVED for Kathryn Yuna Gilbert “Gil” Mena Wood Telescope on Turned Pedestal with Glass \u0026 Brass Details","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully crafted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:12 scale miniature telescope by renowned artisan Gilbert “Gil” Mena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, known for his finely executed woodwork and miniature furniture. This piece recreates a classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18th- or 19th-century scientific instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with elegant proportions and rich period styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe telescope is constructed from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeeply stained wood with visible grain and a polished finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving it the appearance of aged mahogany or walnut. The cylindrical scope is mounted within a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etriangular pivoting yoke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with lighter wood detailing at the ends and subtle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eglass and brass elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e suggesting functional optical fittings. Below, a graceful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elathe-turned pedestal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rises from a sculptural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etripod-style scroll base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the piece the look of a finely made antique library instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elibrary, gentleman’s study, observatory, conservatory, map room, scientific cabinet, university office, or collector’s interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Especially effective in a scholarly or exploration-themed setting alongside books, globes, maps, or other instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWood, glass \u0026amp; brass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale \u0026amp; Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1:12 scale; \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e3 ¾” tall x 2 ¼” wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilbert “Gil” Mena\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.magpieminiatures.com\/collections\/madame-y-of-kanagawa-japan?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=madame+y\u0026amp;_psid=37061017b\u0026amp;_ss=e\"\u003eMadame 'Y' of Japan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eListing includes the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminiature telescope and stand only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Furniture, figures, and other staging accessories shown in photographs are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gilbert Mena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67593099313426,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2171\/2146\/files\/20260930_155024.jpg?v=1790888211","url":"https:\/\/www.magpieminiatures.com\/products\/reserved-for-kathryn-yuna-gilbert-gil-mena-wood-telescope-on-turned-pedestal-with-glass-brass-details","provider":"Magpie Miniatures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}