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A James Short 3-inch Brass Reflection Telescope, English, circa 1760,

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A James Short 3-inch Brass Reflection Telescope, English, circa 1760,

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A James Short 3-inch Brass Reflection Telescope, English, circa 1760, signed JAMES SHORT LONDON 40/427 = 12, focusing to the secondary reflector by long shank and screw, the tube supported on brass column above folding tripod base, tube 17in (43 cm) long Footnotes: Provenance: Property from the Ray Wilkinson collection. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A James Short 3-inch Brass Reflection Telescope, English, circa 1760,

Name: A James Short 3-inch Brass Reflection Telescope, English, circa 1760,
Brand: A. James
SKU: 160208441
Price: 1400 GBP
Availability: InStock

Estimate £800 - £1,200

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