Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Young & Sons Mountain Solar Transit, no. 8010, c. 1907, 8 1/2-in. telescope with spirit level mounted to underside, vertical arc with mounted Smith solar attachment marked "Young & Sons/Philadelphia/Pat. Sep. 16, 1902," 4-in. compass dial marked as above with opposing verniers and plate glass shades, mounted to a four-screw adjustable base, and housed in its original mahogany carrying case with label.
Estimate $700-900
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PhiladelphiaJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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