AN INTERESTING PRESENTATION TELESCOPE BY TROUGHTON & SIMS, LONDON
the 1½in. single-draw leather-covered instrument signed as per title by the eyepiece, together with lengthy presentation inscription to 'Captain John Pollard for saving the crew of the schooner Lebanon of Dundee in 1863', contained within fitted mahogany case with securing hooks -- 28in. (71cm.) diameter; together with a manuscript copy letter of gratitude and thanks to Captain Pollard from Thomas Reid
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Condition Report
Leather covering on main tube has shrinkage and split along seams, now retained by rattan hoops. Manuscript letter has several weak joints and staining.

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