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2 ¾ inch refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon. Circa 1835.
Mounted on a cast iron stand with adjustable height, folding tripod feet with castors.
2 ¾ inch objective lens, rack and pinion focusing. Main tube length: 110 cm.
Breach signed: Fcois CAN OPTICIEN - LYON.
Information on François Can is listed in: Dictionnaire des fabricants français d'instruments de mesure du XVe au XIXe siècle. MARCELIN Franck.
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- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
