27th Apr, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

Country House Sale (Part I)

 
Lot 116
 

116

A Troughton & Simms Brass 3'' Two-Drawer Telescope, with tripod base, in a mahogany case, case...

A Troughton & Simms Brass 3" Two-Drawer Telescope, with tripod base, in a mahogany case, case 113cm long

Sold for £400
Estimated at £300 - £400


 

This appears to have dismantled and overhauled. The body of the telescope has several burnish marks. The lenses appear to be good but the eyepiece lense is black and cannot be seen through. There are no dents. The pillar and base obtain original lacquering. Other parts do not. The mahogany case has split to the lid but is otherwise in generally good condition.

 


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Auction: Country House Sale (Part I), 27th Apr, 2019

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