Antique Maritime Telescope, English, Brass, Walnut, Ship, J. Sewill, Victorian

Name: Antique Maritime Telescope, English, Brass, Walnut, Ship, J. Sewill, Victorian
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1052891
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is an antique maritime telescope. An English, brass and walnut mounted ship's instrument by J. Sewill, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

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

Fascinating maritime focused telescope with superb stand and of renowned manufacture

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Brass presents warm golden hues, the primary barrel dressed in a quality faux crocodile finish

Walnut stand presents fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Of good size, the single draw scope pulls smoothly to its extent

Clear, bright objective element with a diameter of 45mm (1.75'')

Engraved to the draw tube, lightly polished but mostly legible

'J. Sewill. Maker to the Admiralty, Liverpool and Cornhill London - Day and Night'

Pull forward sun shade covers the element from direct sunshine

Turned eye cup to the rear with inset sliding dust cover

Stand suitable for mounting within a gunwale socket upon a vessel, with a diameter of 30mm (1.25'')

Rotating upon its axis, the stand supplied with a mahogany display base

This is a superb antique maritime telescope, a fine example by John Sewill of Liverpool and London. Set upon an unusual articulated stand and supplied with a quality display base. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Closed Depth: 51cm (20'')

Fully Drawn: 96.5cm (38'')

Objective Diameter: 4.5cm (1.75'')

Height on Stand (at Horizontal): 72cm (28.25'')

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Our Ref: 24068

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

4.5cm (1.77")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1052891

Dealers Internal Reference

24068

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is an antique maritime telescope. An English, brass and walnut mounted ship's instrument by J. Sewill, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

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

fig 1. Antique Maritime Telescope, English, Brass, Walnut, Ship, J. Sewill, Victorian

Fascinating maritime focused telescope with superb stand and of renowned manufacture

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Brass presents warm golden hues, the primary barrel dressed in a quality faux crocodile finish

fig 2. Antique Maritime Telescope, English, Brass, Walnut, Ship, J. Sewill, Victorian

Walnut stand presents fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Of good size, the single draw scope pulls smoothly to its extent

Clear, bright objective element with a diameter of 45mm (1.75'')

Engraved to the draw tube, lightly polished but mostly legible

fig 3. Antique Maritime Telescope, English, Brass, Walnut, Ship, J. Sewill, Victorian

'J. Sewill. Maker to the Admiralty, Liverpool and Cornhill London - Day and Night'

Pull forward sun shade covers the element from direct sunshine

Turned eye cup to the rear with inset sliding dust cover

fig 4. Antique Maritime Telescope, English, Brass, Walnut, Ship, J. Sewill, Victorian

Stand suitable for mounting within a gunwale socket upon a vessel, with a diameter of 30mm (1.25'')

Rotating upon its axis, the stand supplied with a mahogany display base

This is a superb antique maritime telescope, a fine example by John Sewill of Liverpool and London. Set upon an unusual articulated stand and supplied with a quality display base. Delivered ready to enjoy.