9th Oct, 2024 10:00

Fine Art, Antiques and Jewellery Auction

 
Lot 157
 

Dollond of London: A brass 4 inch reflecting telescope and tripod

Dollond of London: A brass 4 inch reflecting telescope and tripod
19th century, the 25.5 inch body tube signed Dollond, London to the eyepiece end plate, with external finderscope, screw focus adjustment for the secondary mirror, two brass and turned wood adjusters for inclination and yaw, mounted via a bracket to a column-turned upright, over an ogee moulded disc issuing three hinged scroll supports, with spare secondary mirror and eyepiece.
52.5m (20.5in) high with the tube horizontal, 77cm (30.25in) long including eyepiece tube.


Sold for £1,050


 
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