$6,765
James Short Gregorian Reflecting Library Telescope, London, mid-18th century, the 13 3/4-in. brass main tube engraved on ocular collar James Short London 253/1121=9.6 , the ellipsoid mirror is attached by an interior arm that connects to the focusing screw at the eyepiece end, all mounted to a screw-mount scroll-foot tripod, with mahogany fitted case and two eyepieces, ht. 14 x overall lg. 17 1/4 in. Provenance: From the collection of Don Yeier.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-11-01