Charles C. Hutchinson 4-inch Refractor Telescope

Description:

Charles C. Hutchinson 4-inch Refractor Telescope, Boston, late 19th century, 50-in. leather-wrapped main tube marked Charles C. Hutchinson Boston on the ocular collar with rack-and-pinion focusing, 11-in. finder's scope, mounted on a walnut tripod, carrying case with compass label reading in part Chas. C. Hutchinson Nautical Instruments, with additional eyepieces.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

The lenses, including the 4", appear to be in overall good condition but in need of proper cleaning. The case does have new lens storage brackets.


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