07-29-200607-29-2006
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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July 29, 2006 10:00 AMCalender
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Brass 3-inch Refracting Telescope by Negretti & Zambra

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Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2345Location: BostonDate / Time: July 29, 2006 10:00AM

Description:

Brass 3-inch Refracting Telescope by Negretti & Zambra, No. 1464, engraved on the back plate Negretti & Zambra, London, NZ, with 37-inch lg. tube, rack-and-pinion focusing with eyepiece extension stamped Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co., (later) thumbscrews to compass joint, on tapering pillar threaded to extending mahogany and brass tripod.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

Keywords

London, Broadhurst Clarkson & Co.