Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Duplex Questar Telescope, New Hope, Pennsylvania, cast aluminum equatorial fork mount, altazimuth controls, synchronous clock drive motor, setting circle, dual viewing ports, 3 1/2-in. dia. barrel, 80-160X, and a 40-80X eyepieces, 89mm focal length, visual 1300 mm, original instructional book, and ephemera, field tripod, and case.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
#1-DP 5030-BB engraved on base. Mirror blemish and it is unkown if it will affect image quality. Eyepiece lenses apperar to be in good condition
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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