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A Francis Watkins 4-inch Brass Reflecting Telescope on Stand, English, late 18th century,

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A Francis Watkins 4-inch Brass Reflecting Telescope on Stand, English, late 18th century,

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A Francis Watkins 4-inch Brass Reflecting Telescope on Stand, English, late 18th century, signed Fra, Watkins Charing Cross London, the tube focusing to secondary mirror by long shank and screw, supported by a bracket and two wing nuts above shaped bras column and folding tripod base, in mahogany case with two eyepieces, tube 24 1/4in (62cm) 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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A Francis Watkins 4-inch Brass Reflecting Telescope on Stand, English, late 18th century,

Name: A Francis Watkins 4-inch Brass Reflecting Telescope on Stand, English, late 18th century,
SKU: 160208443
Price: 3250 GBP
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Estimate £2,500 - £3,500

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