A jeweller by the name of William Kitson of High Street, Maryport, Cumbria purchased in 1865 a 2 inch OG (lens) from Thomas Cooke & Sons with a focal length of 30 inches. I don't know if the OG was to be used for his jewellery work or in astronomy.
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