A fine 19th-century 5½ inch lacquered brass reflecting telescope, signed on the back plate, J. WATSON LONDON, with screw rod focusing, dust-cap, star-finder, two eye-pieces, raised on a tapering pillar support on tripod stand, the cabriole legs terminating with inswept feet, with some accessories in fitted mahogany case 38 5/8in. (98.1cm.) wide