A William Cary Portable Transit Telescope, English, early 19th century,
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A William Cary Portable Transit Telescope, English, early 19th century, signed CARY LONDON, the 1 1/2inch refracting telescope with rack and pinion focusing, mounted in a trunnion with circle of degrees at the side with Vernier and bubble level, on brass and iron stand complete with oil illuminant, in fitted mahogany case, tube 20in (50cm) long This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. 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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