Antique Astronomical Celestial Telescope, France, 1890s

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Antique Terrestrial & Astronomical Telescope, Spotting Scope
Celestial science instrument, celestial observation, sky, discovery, collection\.

Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Origin: … Read more Antique Terrestrial & Astronomical Telescope, Spotting Scope
Celestial science instrument, celestial observation, sky, discovery, collection\.

Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Origin: France (?)

Brass body
Rack and pinion focusing mechanism
Sturdy brass or gilt bronze tripod with removable hinges

No visible signature, but similar to Breton Frères, Secrétan, E. Vion, or A. Bardou\.
Comes in its original walnut wood case with dovetail joints

Includes two eyepieces (terrestrial and celestial)

Includes the objective lens cover

Item in very good cosmetic condition and fully functional.

Maximum length of large eyepiece: 110 cm
Height: 50 cm
Diameter of large tube: 7 cm
Net weight approximately: 10 kg with case See less