An important equatorial astronomical telescope by Mailhat, circa 1900
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Circa
1900
Country of manufacture
France
Description
A superb equatorial astronomical telescope signed two times (on the stand and on the telescope itself) : R. Mailhat 41 boulevard Saint-Jacques Paris”. The stand is also signed “Pied à inclinaison variable” and numbered “138”.
This is a quite complexe and large astronomical telescope measuring 143 cm lenght and around 13cm diameter with a counterweight for the inclinaison of telescope and a very heavy counterweight for the entire telescope and the equatorial movement.
The stand is based on a tripod foot with level and compass.
A rare model, in great condition.
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Le Zograscope
Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
