[ATMoB-discuss] RE: [ATMoB-announce] Alvan Clarke refractor up for auction in Boston

[Kenneth Launie]

Yes, the Garden Telescope IS real, though the optics were made later. It has a pretty high estimate, so who knows if it will actually sell. We'll find out Saturday.

Unfortunately the 5-inch Clark's lens has had a VERY hard life, with edge chips, center dings and a crack travelling inward that needs drilling before the crown element comes apart. Anyone thinking about bidding should look at it very carefully. The mount was made by an early ATM, not the Clarks. Skinner has it estimated at $6-8K.

--Ken Launie


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It would be interesting to hear how much the Clark goes for.  Any ideas/guesses?

-Bruce

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Its not a copy...

Peter

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[mailto:atmob-announce-bounces at atmob.org] On Behalf Of Gary Jacobson
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This Saturday. 
Also a Porter Garden Telescope copy.

See http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/gallery/skinner4.htm

Gary Jacobson
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