9th Oct, 2024 11:00

The Fine Collectors Sale

 
Lot 284
 

3in Astronomical Telescope By Dollond

English, c.1900, engraved to the back plate 'DOLLOND LONDON 7643' with a presentation engraving to the barrel for 'PRESENTED TO MR JAMES WILLIAMSBY THE CHURCH PEOPLE OF YSTALYFERA, ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE POST OF ORGANIST AFTER 34 YEARS SERVICE SEPTR - 1903', the telescope with rack and pinion focusing, star finder, trussions to mount on large mahogany floor standing tripod, with extension tube and 3 RAS threaded eyepieces, all in fitted pine case, case width 112cm

Sold for £500

Result including buyers premium


 

English, c.1900, engraved to the back plate 'DOLLOND LONDON 7643' with a presentation engraving to the barrel for 'PRESENTED TO MR JAMES WILLIAMSBY THE CHURCH PEOPLE OF YSTALYFERA, ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE POST OF ORGANIST AFTER 34 YEARS SERVICE SEPTR - 1903', the telescope with rack and pinion focusing, star finder, trussions to mount on large mahogany floor standing tripod, with extension tube and 3 RAS threaded eyepieces, all in fitted pine case, case width 112cm

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

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