Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
John Browning Spectroscope, London, the horizontal disc engraved John Browning London and calibrated 0-120, fine adjustment knob for vernier, magnifier, dual prism plate engraved Telford Premium 1876 Awarded by the institution of Civil engineers to Richard Spelman Culley, M. Inst: C.E., 11-in. scope with rack focusing and collimator, all raised on a center shaft and damascened tripod base, with a fitted mahogany case, instrument ht. 11 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Mold on lenses, back of case panel is cracked from top to bottom..
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