English, c.1900, achromatic refractor with 84mm objective (3 1/4+ inches), engraved 'Horne & Thornthwaite London', terrestrial eyepiece engraved 'To the Right Revd Edward Twells DD, Bishop of the Orange River State from his affectionate cousin Philip Twells', with heavy alt-azimuth mount (requires tripod), two telescopic steadying struts, additional eyepieces, starfinder (detatched), telecope approx 150cm long with eyepiece, in heavy fitted mahogany case with trade label
Sold for £438
Result plus buyers premium
English, c.1900, achromatic refractor with 84mm objective (3 1/4+ inches), engraved 'Horne & Thornthwaite London', terrestrial eyepiece engraved 'To the Right Revd Edward Twells DD, Bishop of the Orange River State from his affectionate cousin Philip Twells', with heavy alt-azimuth mount (requires tripod), two telescopic steadying struts, additional eyepieces, starfinder (detatched), telecope approx 150cm long with eyepiece, in heavy fitted mahogany case with trade label
Auction: The Collectors Sale, 5th Jan, 2023