A LATE 19TH-CENTURY 4IN. REFRACTING ASTRONOMICAL LIBRARY TELESCOPE BY ROSS, LONDON
signed on the sighting tube and stand as per title, 36in main tube with rack-and-pinion eyepiece assembly and star finder, mounted on substantial tripod stand with screw-adjustment, contained within a fitted wooden box with accessories including conventional eyepieces and solar diagonal and retail trade label for C. Baker, Holborn, cased measurements -- 9½ x 52 x 14in. (24 x 132 x 135.5cm.)

Condition Report
Optically correct when tested with solar diagonal; accessories include three eye pieces and four coloured glass insert filters; a clock key has been used in place of turning rods; internal securing lugs for stand are loose. Finish is still very good with excellent lacquering in evidence, box is somewhat tatty and has had the lock forced at some point.

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