A fine 19th Century lacquered brass 10 inch reflecting circle, signed Carey, London, the braced circle with silvered scale, three verniers and single magnifier arranged to fit each vernier, tangent screw fine adjustment and clamp, with loop limb, three rosewood handles, adjustable telescope, six shades and mirrors, mounted on a Troughton-type bridge, with two additional telescopes in fitted mahogany case with two brass handles -- 12in. (30.5cm.) wide

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A fine 19th Century lacquered brass 10 inch reflecting circle, signed Carey, London, the braced circle with silvered scale, three verniers and single magnifier arranged to fit each vernier, tangent screw fine adjustment and clamp, with loop limb, three rosewood handles, adjustable telescope, six shades and mirrors, mounted on a Troughton-type bridge, with two additional telescopes in fitted mahogany case with two brass handles -- 12in. (30.5cm.) wide
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