9th Oct, 2024 11:00

The Fine Collectors Sale

 
Lot 280
 

4in Reflecting Table Telescope, Tulley

English, c.1800, engraved to the back plate ‘TULLEY’ , secondary mirror also marked ‘C. Tully’ the telescope on a table top folding tripod with cabriole legs, compass joint to the top with 2 threaded wing nuts to hold the telescope body, with threaded focus screw acting on the secondary mirror, star finder mounted to the side, with 2 eyepieces and the dust cover, all in the original fitted French polished mahogany case with folding handles and catches case 67cm wide

Sold for £2,750

Result plus buyers premium


 

English, c.1800, engraved to the back plate ‘TULLEY’ , secondary mirror also marked ‘C. Tully’ the telescope on a table top folding tripod with cabriole legs, compass joint to the top with 2 threaded wing nuts to hold the telescope body, with threaded focus screw acting on the secondary mirror, star finder mounted to the side, with 2 eyepieces and the dust cover, all in the original fitted French polished mahogany case with folding handles and catches case 67cm wide

Auction: The Fine Collectors Sale, 9th Oct, 2024

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