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$14,760

Alvan Clark & Sons 4-inch Refractor Telescope, Cambridgeport, Massachusetts, 19th/early 20th century, 49-in. green-painted main tube engraved on ocular collar "Alvan Clark & Sons Co./Cambridgeport Mass.," rack-and-pinion focusing, 12-in. finderscope, and dust cap, mounted on a black-painted and brass equatorial mount with slow motion setting circles, marked "PAT Jan 3 1899," with counterweight, three astro-eyepieces, nickel-plated star, and solar diagonals, housed in the original fitted wooden case, with original oak tripod. Estimate $15,000-20,000 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.


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2017-10-27

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