General Auction including Antiques & Collectables, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
This set features a refractor-type optical telescope assembly with a white paint finish, equipped with a finderscope and a rack-and-pinion focuser featuring black plastic control knobs. It is mounted on a manual equatorial mount, also finished in white, which includes slow-motion control cables. The set is accompanied by two black metal tripod legs and various small accessories, including eyepieces and diagonals, some of which are contained within their original plastic packaging. The entire instrument is housed in a rectangular wooden transit case with metal hinges and a custom-moulded expanded polystyrene interior designed to secure the components. A manufacturer’s label is present on the optical tube near the focuser, but the text is not legible in the provided image. The style and construction are characteristic of hobbyist telescopes produced by manufacturers such as Tasco or Jason during the late 20th century.
Condition report:
The item shows visible signs of use, including surface scuffs and scratches to the white finish of the optical tube and the black finish of the tripod legs. The wooden case displays some external wear, including scratches and marks. The completeness of the accessory kit has not been verified against an original parts list. The optical clarity of the lenses and the mechanical functionality of the mount and focuser remain untested.
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