19th century (1)

Early A. Bardou 4" Table mount refractor

Last weekend found in a French castle this A. Bardou 4" table mount telescope.
It has the old, small stamp and an unusual tube ring with 2 large screws.
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The lens is in fair condition and needs to be cleaned. According to the owner it was bought in the mid 19th century.
The tube needs to be cleaned.  I want polish it. Just clean it.



3314842751?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024What makes this find more interesting is the case with the accessories.  A large number of eyepieces, filters, draw tubes, zenith prism, diaphragms, finder scope a

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