28th Apr, 2010 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Undaunted)
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[M] A RARE 1¼IN. TWO-DRAW REFRACTING...
A RARE 1¼IN. TWO-DRAW REFRACTING "SUBSCRIPTION" TELESCOPE BY WILLIAM STORER, LONDON
the shagreen covered main tube with brass extension finely engraved with the Royal Arms and inscribed The Subscription Telescope / by the King's Patent / Sero sed Serio / Warrented to be adjusted by Wm. Storer, / & delivered to the Subscribers / at Chas. Lincoln's, / No.62 Leadenhall Street, / London, rack-and-pinion fine focus, further engraved on stage to single draw Storer, Professor of Optics to His Majesty N.188 -- 7¾in. (19.6cm.) closed
William Storer worked between 1778 - 1789, was bankrupt in 1784. Sero sed Serio: "Late, but in earnest".
the shagreen covered main tube with brass extension finely engraved with the Royal Arms and inscribed The Subscription Telescope / by the King's Patent / Sero sed Serio / Warrented to be adjusted by Wm. Storer, / & delivered to the Subscribers / at Chas. Lincoln's, / No.62 Leadenhall Street, / London, rack-and-pinion fine focus, further engraved on stage to single draw Storer, Professor of Optics to His Majesty N.188 -- 7¾in. (19.6cm.) closed
William Storer worked between 1778 - 1789, was bankrupt in 1784. Sero sed Serio: "Late, but in earnest".
Sold for £3,472
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE 1¼IN. TWO-DRAW REFRACTING "SUBSCRIPTION" TELESCOPE BY WILLIAM STORER, LONDON
the shagreen covered main tube with brass extension finely engraved with the Royal Arms and inscribed The Subscription Telescope / by the King's Patent / Sero sed Serio / Warrented to be adjusted by Wm. Storer, / & delivered to the Subscribers / at Chas. Lincoln's, / No.62 Leadenhall Street, / London, rack-and-pinion fine focus, further engraved on stage to single draw Storer, Professor of Optics to His Majesty N.188 -- 7¾in. (19.6cm.) closed
William Storer worked between 1778 - 1789, was bankrupt in 1784. Sero sed Serio: "Late, but in earnest".
the shagreen covered main tube with brass extension finely engraved with the Royal Arms and inscribed The Subscription Telescope / by the King's Patent / Sero sed Serio / Warrented to be adjusted by Wm. Storer, / & delivered to the Subscribers / at Chas. Lincoln's, / No.62 Leadenhall Street, / London, rack-and-pinion fine focus, further engraved on stage to single draw Storer, Professor of Optics to His Majesty N.188 -- 7¾in. (19.6cm.) closed
William Storer worked between 1778 - 1789, was bankrupt in 1784. Sero sed Serio: "Late, but in earnest".
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Undaunted), 28th Apr, 2010
