A REFRACTING TELESCOPE COMPENDIUM BY W. & S. JONES, LONDON, CIRCA 1825
comprising 2¼in. 5-draw patinated leather covered brass telescope, signed by the eyepiece W & S Jones, 30 Holborn, London, contained within fitted wooden case of issue, with folding tripod stand and alternate power eyepiece, with maker's label inside lid dated for 1825 -- 13¼ x 7in. (33 x 18cm.)

Condition Report
Appears to be in fine original condition with good optics; lid split through; one hook broken.

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