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Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 27, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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"Alvan Clark" 5-inch Brass Telescope Lens

Sell one like this
$1,046$850
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2946MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 28, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

"Alvan Clark" 5-inch Brass Telescope Lens, 19th century, two-part brass housing with three mounting holes on outer flange.

Provenance: Purchased from Burton Fitzgerald in 1993 by the current consignor.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

unmarked lens but according to the consignor Mr. Fitzgerald rescued it from the Alvin Clark factory building prior to it being dismantled


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Burton Fitzgerald