Berge London late Ramsden
19th century English brass single-draw library telescope with rack and pinion focusing, inscribed ''Berge London late Ramsden'' on barrel, on tripod base with gear adjustments, fitted in a mahogany case. Dents and minor scuffs to telescope. Objective lens 2''dia; 39-1/4''l closed. Provenance: Estate of William Kranker, collector and dealer, Greenport, NY.
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19th century English brass single-draw library telescope with rack and pinion focusing, inscribed ''Berge London late Ramsden'' on barrel, on tripod base with gear adjustments, fitted in a mahogany case. Dents and minor scuffs to telescope. Objective lens 2''dia; 39-1/4''l closed. Provenance: Estate of William Kranker, collector and dealer, Greenport, NY.