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English Reflecting Telescope, c. 1770

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'English Reflecting Telescope, c. 1770
Unsigned, original lacquered brass, sharkskin-leather-covered body tube, on baluster-turned pillar support and folding cabriolet legs, screw rod adjustment, tube Ø 2 ¾ in., overall length 17 in., with dust cap and sun filter. Mechanism working, with clear image. In fitted oak case.

'Englisches Spiegelteleskop, um 1770
Unsigniert, original zaponiertes Messing, mit Haifischleder bezogener Tubus, auf Säule und klappbarem Dreifuß, Gewindestangentrieb, Tubus Ø 7 cm, Gesamtlänge 43 cm, mit Schutzkappe und Sonnenfilter. Mechanisch funktionsfähig, mit klarem Bild. In dazugehörendem Eichenkasten.

Start Price: EUR 800

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English Reflecting Telescope, c. 1770

Name: English Reflecting Telescope, c. 1770
SKU: 91488293
Price: 1600 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €1,200 - €1,800

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Starting Price €800

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