English, c.1780, the telescope with 2 1/2 inch tube with fine screw focus to the secondary mirror, 2 shaped wing nuts secure the body to the tripod stand with swept Queen Ann style legs, with pad feet, with eyepiece, in waxed oak case, 43cm wide.
Sold for £1,375
Result plus buyers premium
English, c.1780, the telescope with 2 1/2 inch tube with fine screw focus to the secondary mirror, 2 shaped wing nuts secure the body to the tripod stand with swept Queen Ann style legs, with pad feet, with eyepiece, in waxed oak case, 43cm wide.
Auction: Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments, 12th May, 2022