£1,400
A George III brass Gregorian-type 4in reflecting telescope, Henry Pyefinch, No 67 near Bishops Gate - St Cornhill London, the 63cm body tube engraved on the back H Pyefinch Cornhill London, with two shaped sights, lens cap, primary and secondary speculum mirrors and screw-rod focusing, the mount with screw-clamps, on pillar and folding tripod stand, with incurved feet, in the original fitted mahogany case, with maker's pictorial printed instructions for use label to the underside of the lid
Provenance: Revd Charles Dalton MA (1775-1851) Vicar of Kelvedon, Essex; acquired by the late husband of the present owner in 1968, or before
The instrument and stand covered in an old, degraded lacquer
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
28.8% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
30.6% inc VAT*
