26th Oct, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Implacable)
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[M] A GOOD MID 19TH-CENTURY 2IN. LIBRARY TELESCOPE...
A GOOD MID 19TH-CENTURY 2IN. LIBRARY TELESCOPE BY GEORGE DOLLOND
the parallel main tube signed on the back plate DOLLOND LONDON, with lens cap, rack-and-pinion focusing, threaded tube dust cover, single tube with interchangeable day/night eye-pieces and sun filter, mounted on a tapering table stand with hinged tripod feet, contained within fitted mahogany case with trade label and outer leather travelling case (stitching weak) -- 30in. (76cm.) diameter
the parallel main tube signed on the back plate DOLLOND LONDON, with lens cap, rack-and-pinion focusing, threaded tube dust cover, single tube with interchangeable day/night eye-pieces and sun filter, mounted on a tapering table stand with hinged tripod feet, contained within fitted mahogany case with trade label and outer leather travelling case (stitching weak) -- 30in. (76cm.) diameter
Sold for £930
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A GOOD MID 19TH-CENTURY 2IN. LIBRARY TELESCOPE BY GEORGE DOLLOND
the parallel main tube signed on the back plate DOLLOND LONDON, with lens cap, rack-and-pinion focusing, threaded tube dust cover, single tube with interchangeable day/night eye-pieces and sun filter, mounted on a tapering table stand with hinged tripod feet, contained within fitted mahogany case with trade label and outer leather travelling case (stitching weak) -- 30in. (76cm.) diameter
the parallel main tube signed on the back plate DOLLOND LONDON, with lens cap, rack-and-pinion focusing, threaded tube dust cover, single tube with interchangeable day/night eye-pieces and sun filter, mounted on a tapering table stand with hinged tripod feet, contained within fitted mahogany case with trade label and outer leather travelling case (stitching weak) -- 30in. (76cm.) diameter
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Implacable), 26th Oct, 2011
