English, c.1860, unsigned but with a letter of instructions pasted to the inside of the case lid for Negretti & Zambra, the telescope constructed entirely of lacquered brass, with rack and pinion focusing, with 2 eyepieces, on folding brass tripod, with compass type joint at top, in original mahogany case, assembled length 95cm
Sold for £338
Result plus buyers premium
English, c.1860, unsigned but with a letter of instructions pasted to the inside of the case lid for Negretti & Zambra, the telescope constructed entirely of lacquered brass, with rack and pinion focusing, with 2 eyepieces, on folding brass tripod, with compass type joint at top, in original mahogany case, assembled length 95cm
Auction: Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments, 12th May, 2022