04-28-201704-28-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 28, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Secretan 3-inch Refractor Telescope

Sell one like this
$1,722$1,400
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3003MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 28, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Secretan 3-inch Refractor Telescope, no. 347, Paris, 41-in. brass main tube engraved on ocular collar Secretan Paris No. 347, rack-and-pinion focusing, 9 3/4-in. finderscope, tripod-mount collar, dovetailed fitted box with four eyepieces, sunshade, interior label reading as above, and a wooden tripod.

Note: Secretan is considered the Alvan Clark of France.
Estimate $500-700


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Keywords

Paris, France