Lot Essay
John Harrison is recorded as working from 7 Dock St, Hull in 1848
Details
A mid 19th-Century two draw telescope signed J. Harrison, Hull
constructed in brass with leather covered body tube (renewed), dust slides to eye piece and main lens shade slide -- 39½in. (100.5cm.) long extended; together with a brass propeller and porthole and cover
See illustration (part) (3)
constructed in brass with leather covered body tube (renewed), dust slides to eye piece and main lens shade slide -- 39½in. (100.5cm.) long extended; together with a brass propeller and porthole and cover
See illustration (part) (3)
Literature
Clifton, G: Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851, Zwemmer 1995