20th Apr, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess)
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[M] AN 18TH-CENTURY REFLECTING TELESCOPE BY J....
AN 18TH-CENTURY REFLECTING TELESCOPE BY J. SPRINGER OF BRISTOL
constructed in polished brass and signed on the back plate J. SPRINGER Maker BRISTOL, fine thread focus, polished steel principal mirror, eyepiece with smoked glass accessory, secured to tripod stand with removable folding legs, contained in a wooden box (later), the telescope -- 14 x 21in. (35.5 x 53.5cm.)
Joshua Springer worked from three addresses in Bristol between 1759 and 1809.
constructed in polished brass and signed on the back plate J. SPRINGER Maker BRISTOL, fine thread focus, polished steel principal mirror, eyepiece with smoked glass accessory, secured to tripod stand with removable folding legs, contained in a wooden box (later), the telescope -- 14 x 21in. (35.5 x 53.5cm.)
Joshua Springer worked from three addresses in Bristol between 1759 and 1809.
Sold for £2,108
Estimated at £700 - £900
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN 18TH-CENTURY REFLECTING TELESCOPE BY J. SPRINGER OF BRISTOL
constructed in polished brass and signed on the back plate J. SPRINGER Maker BRISTOL, fine thread focus, polished steel principal mirror, eyepiece with smoked glass accessory, secured to tripod stand with removable folding legs, contained in a wooden box (later), the telescope -- 14 x 21in. (35.5 x 53.5cm.)
Joshua Springer worked from three addresses in Bristol between 1759 and 1809.
constructed in polished brass and signed on the back plate J. SPRINGER Maker BRISTOL, fine thread focus, polished steel principal mirror, eyepiece with smoked glass accessory, secured to tripod stand with removable folding legs, contained in a wooden box (later), the telescope -- 14 x 21in. (35.5 x 53.5cm.)
Joshua Springer worked from three addresses in Bristol between 1759 and 1809.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess), 20th Apr, 2011
