$7,380
Alvan Clark & Sons 4-inch Refractor Telescope, Cambridgeport, Massachusetts, c. 1884, 55-in. brass main tube engraved on ocular collar "Alvan Clark & Sons 1884/Cambridgeport Mass.," rack-and-pinion focusing, 12-in. star finder, and dust cap, mounted to the original green-painted wooden tripod with iron equatorial mount, housed in the original green-painted fitted case with additional eyepieces, star, and solar diagonals. Estimate $3,000-5,000 original lacquered surface to scope, original finish on tripod, iron mounting bracket has been repaired. 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.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-04-20
