Mahogany and brass refracting telescope of 3 inch aperture and 54 inch focal length by C.W. Dixey

Made:
1838-1865 in London
maker:
Charles Wastell Dixey

Mahogany and brass refracting telescope of 3 inch aperture and 54 inch focal length by C.W. Dixey, London, on an altazimuth mounting with a claw foot tripod and the original box with trade label. Accessories include, 2 eyepieces, 2 glass dark filters, a finder telescope and a hook arm for slow motion adjustment.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1981-925
Materials:
brass, mahogany, glass and complete
Measurements:
overall (assembled): 1000 x 1050 x 400 mm
type:
telescope - refracting
credit:
Christie's South Kensington Limited

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