English, c.1900, achromatic refractor with 84mm objective (3 1/4+ inches), engraved 'Horne & Thornthwaite London', terrestrial eyepiece engraved 'To the Right Revd Edward Twells DD, Bishop of the Orange River State from his affectionate cousin Philip Twells', with heavy alt-azimuth mount (requires tripod), two telescopic steadying struts, additional eyepieces, starfinder (detatched), telecope approx 150cm long with eyepiece, in heavy fitted mahogany case with trade label
English, c.1900, achromatic refractor with 84mm objective (3 1/4+ inches), engraved 'Horne & Thornthwaite London', terrestrial eyepiece engraved 'To the Right Revd Edward Twells DD, Bishop of the Orange River State from his affectionate cousin Philip Twells', with heavy alt-azimuth mount (requires tripod), two telescopic steadying struts, additional eyepieces, starfinder (detatched), telecope approx 150cm long with eyepiece, in heavy fitted mahogany case with trade label
Auction: The Collectors Sale, 13th Oct, 2022