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A James Long 2 1/2-inch brass reflecting telescope, English, late 18th century, image 1
A James Long 2 1/2-inch brass reflecting telescope, English, late 18th century, image 2
Lot 78

A James Long 2 1/2-inch brass reflecting telescope,
English, late 18th century,

29 August – 9 September 2025, 12:00 BST
Online, London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £1,024 inc. premium

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A James Long 2 1/2-inch brass reflecting telescope, English, late 18th century,

signed James Long, Royal Exchange, London, the tube with focusing to the secondary mirror by long shank and screw, raised on a bracket above tapering column and folding tripod base, fitted mahogany case with two oculars and set of printed instruction applied to the lid interior, the case 10 x 46 x 19cm (4 x 18 x 7 1/2in)

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James Long has workshops in and around the Royal Exchange from 1781-1811.

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