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Refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l Hôpital, Lyon

$17,133.23
£12,500
€14,621.05
CA$23,709.27
A$25,449.68
CHF 13,550.65
MX$301,422.93
NOK 171,243.20
SEK 156,392.81
DKK 109,225.89

About the Item

2 ¾ inch refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon. Circa 1835. Mounted on a cast iron stand with adjustable height, folding tripod feet, and castors. 2 ¾ inch objective lens, rack and pinion focusing. Main tube length: 110 cm. Breach signed: Fcois CAN OPTICIEN - LYON Information on François Can is listed in: Dictionnaire des fabricants français d'instruments de mesure du XVe au XIXe siècle. MARCELIN Franck.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 67 in (170.18 cm)Width: 58 in (147.32 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Iron,Optical Glass
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1835
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. brass work has been cleaned and polished.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1190240007712

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