Lot Essay
London instrument makers, William (d. 1831) and Samuel (d. 1859) Jones worked at 135 Holborn from 1792 to 1800. They are listed at 30 Holborn from 1800 to 1860.
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THE TELESCOPE SIGNED 'W & S JONES, 30 HOLBORN, LONDON', FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
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AN ENGLISH LACQUERED BRASS TELESCOPE ON LATER WALNUT STAND
THE TELESCOPE SIGNED 'W & S JONES, 30 HOLBORN, LONDON', FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
With retractable barrel with sighting, the stand with triangular rest and turned legs, surrounded by cast-iron X-form supports, on later turned stand
65 in. (165 cm.) high, overall, 54 in. (137 cm.) long, the tube; 46 in. (117 cm.) high, the base
THE TELESCOPE SIGNED 'W & S JONES, 30 HOLBORN, LONDON', FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
With retractable barrel with sighting, the stand with triangular rest and turned legs, surrounded by cast-iron X-form supports, on later turned stand
65 in. (165 cm.) high, overall, 54 in. (137 cm.) long, the tube; 46 in. (117 cm.) high, the base
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.