Help identify telescope

[bugsy123]

G’day,
This is my first post and really don’t know anything about telescopes but I came across this interesting piece locally and was hoping to get some information on this scope. It has a plate with the name WRAY LONDON & that all I can see looking over it. It is extremely heavy & appears to be made Bronze & Brass. It came with a box of bits and pieces but I don’t know if it’s complete.
Thanks in advance
Grant.

[bugsy123]

A few more photos

[anj026]

Hi Grant,

I suggest you post this same request on Cloudy Nights Classics forum. There are many knowledgeable members that can best help you. It is certainly a rare and valuable telescope especially if there is any documented history to go with it.

https://www.cloudynights.com/forum/62-classic-telescopes/

[Merlin66]

If you Google “Wray telescopes” you’ll find many interesting links.
Did you acquire this locally??

[bugsy123]

Hi Ken,
I did have a bit of a look on google, couldn’t find much info on Wray regarding telescopes.
Yes i acquired locally but I was told it came from Grafton NSW originally.
Cheers.

[bugsy123]

Hi Andy,
I’ve just joined the cloudy nights forum & put the feelers out there too.👍

[Merlin66]

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=wray+telescopes
Some interesting historical links.....