WATKINS AND SMITH, A FINE AND ORIGINAL 4.5

WATKINS AND SMITH, A FINE AND ORIGINAL 4.5

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Dimensions

4.5

Circa

1770

Maker

Watkins and Smith

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Categories: Telescopes, Telescopes - Reflecting

Description

A wonderful example of an 18th century Gregorian reflecting telescope in its original mahogany carrying case. The condition of this fine instrument is superb with the original lacquer
overall length 72 cm
The partnership of Watkins and Smith only ran for a short while between 1763 and 1774

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GB Hansord Antiques

Hansord Antiques

Our showrooms are set in a fine Georgian house in the heart of the historic city of Lincoln. Hansord Antiques always have an interesting selection of antique clocks and scientific instruments, in addition to our extensive stock of fine furniture and works of art. Members of the British Antique Dealers Association. www.hansord.com