A. ROSS OF LONDON 19TH C. BRASS TELESCOPE WITH TABLETOP
Pre-1859 Brass Single Stage Telescope, by Andrew Ross of London, marked on tube backplate, with sighting scope, having a 3" objective, two interchangeable eyepiece tubes, four eyepieces, retaining the original lens cap and screw on cover, 44 1/2" long overall, in the original 6" x 45 1/2" x 9 1/2" mahogany fitted case; PLUS a Solid Brass Tabletop Tripod with adjustable tilt and height, integral diagonal brace, mahogany stem handle, 19 1/2" tall, 14 3/4" foot to foot, but the feet can fold for storage. PLUS a mahogany tripod, missing coupling ring/adapter to mount telescope. Light dent to tube.
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Pre-1859 Brass Single Stage Telescope, by Andrew Ross of London, marked on tube backplate, with sighting scope, having a 3" objective, two interchangeable eyepiece tubes, four eyepieces, retaining the original lens cap and screw on cover, 44 1/2" long overall, in the original 6" x 45 1/2" x 9 1/2" mahogany fitted case; PLUS a Solid Brass Tabletop Tripod with adjustable tilt and height, integral diagonal brace, mahogany stem handle, 19 1/2" tall, 14 3/4" foot to foot, but the feet can fold for storage. PLUS a mahogany tripod, missing coupling ring/adapter to mount telescope. Light dent to tube.
