Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Astro, Great War

Name: Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Astro, Great War
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1045870
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial spotter's refractor in leather case, dating to the Great War period, circa 1915.

Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky

An attractive telescope with quality leather protective case

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Rich tan coloured leather dresses the primary barrel and sun shade

Of 3 draw type, opening with a reassured action to each tube

Clear, bright objective lens with a diameter of 48mm (2")

Quality, matching leather dust cup present for the objective and eyepiece

The eyepiece finished with concentric ring turning

Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass Captains Stand for display

Engraved to the rear barrel 'The 22/100 Spotter - J.H. Steward Ltd, London

The Spotter was often used in the Great War by sniper's to spot targets

Further engraved with Made in England

This is a fine antique telescope, dressed within a superb leather case and graced with beautifully polished brightwork. As good to use today as it was over a hundred years ago. Delivered ready for use or display.

Dimensions:

Closed Length: 27cm (10.75'')

Fully Drawn: 72cm (28.25'')

Objective Diameter: 4.8cm (2'')

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Our Ref: 18.9872

Physical Dimensions

Height

27cm (10.63")

Width

4.8cm (1.89")

Depth

4.8cm (1.89")

Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1045870

Dealers Internal Reference

18.9872

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is an antique 3-draw telescope.

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An English, brass terrestrial spotter's refractor in leather case, dating to the Great War period, circa 1915.

London Fine Antiques

Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky

fig 1. Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Astro, Great War

An attractive telescope with quality leather protective case

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Rich tan coloured leather dresses the primary barrel and sun shade

Of 3 draw type, opening with a reassured action to each tube

fig 2. Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Astro, Great War

Clear, bright objective lens with a diameter of 48mm (2")

Quality, matching leather dust cup present for the objective and eyepiece

The eyepiece finished with concentric ring turning

Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass Captains Stand for display

fig 3. Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Astro, Great War

Engraved to the rear barrel 'The 22/100 Spotter - J.H. Steward Ltd, London

The Spotter was often used in the Great War by sniper's to spot targets

Further engraved with Made in England

This is a fine antique telescope, dressed within a superb leather case and graced with beautifully polished brightwork. As good to use today as it was over a hundred years ago. Delivered ready for use or display.