25th Apr, 2012 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Anzac)
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[M] A RARE, POSSIBLY UNIQUE, 3-INCH REFRACTING...
A RARE, POSSIBLY UNIQUE, 3-INCH REFRACTING LIBRARY TELESCOPE BY POWELL & LEYLAND, LONDON
signed on top of 40in. main tube as per title, star scope, rack-and-pinion fine focusing, four vary-power eye-pieces including a star diagonal by Broadhurst Clarkson (illustrated), mounted on substantial brass platform with telescopic stabilisers to wooden tripod -- 68in. (172.8cm.) high
(5)
Closely associated with microscopes, this well made telescope is thought to be the only example signed by this firm and may have been a special commission, or possibly an exhibition piece.
signed on top of 40in. main tube as per title, star scope, rack-and-pinion fine focusing, four vary-power eye-pieces including a star diagonal by Broadhurst Clarkson (illustrated), mounted on substantial brass platform with telescopic stabilisers to wooden tripod -- 68in. (172.8cm.) high
(5)
Closely associated with microscopes, this well made telescope is thought to be the only example signed by this firm and may have been a special commission, or possibly an exhibition piece.
Sold for £2,480
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE, POSSIBLY UNIQUE, 3-INCH REFRACTING LIBRARY TELESCOPE BY POWELL & LEYLAND, LONDON
signed on top of 40in. main tube as per title, star scope, rack-and-pinion fine focusing, four vary-power eye-pieces including a star diagonal by Broadhurst Clarkson (illustrated), mounted on substantial brass platform with telescopic stabilisers to wooden tripod -- 68in. (172.8cm.) high
(5)
Closely associated with microscopes, this well made telescope is thought to be the only example signed by this firm and may have been a special commission, or possibly an exhibition piece.
signed on top of 40in. main tube as per title, star scope, rack-and-pinion fine focusing, four vary-power eye-pieces including a star diagonal by Broadhurst Clarkson (illustrated), mounted on substantial brass platform with telescopic stabilisers to wooden tripod -- 68in. (172.8cm.) high
(5)
Closely associated with microscopes, this well made telescope is thought to be the only example signed by this firm and may have been a special commission, or possibly an exhibition piece.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Anzac), 25th Apr, 2012
