26th Apr, 2019 12:00
Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine
A 3" Refracting Hand-Held Astronomical Telescope
English, c.1820, 'moons-of Jupiter telescope', engraved on drawer 'Dollond London', with ownership inscription 'Edward Gryffydh Peacock Indian Navy', two-foot long body tube bound in leather, in original green felt-lined oak case, length 72cm
Provenance: Edward Gryffydh Peacock (1825-67)
Sold for £960
Result plus buyers premium
English, c.1820, 'moons-of Jupiter telescope', engraved on drawer 'Dollond London', with ownership inscription 'Edward Gryffydh Peacock Indian Navy', two-foot long body tube bound in leather, in original green felt-lined oak case, length 72cm
Provenance: Edward Gryffydh Peacock (1825-67)
Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019
