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A Library Telescope by Dollond, London
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A Library Telescope by Dollond, London

18th century
Description

A Library telescope by Dollond, London. Mounted on a solid brass tripod stand with cabriole legs and spade feet. The telescope has a mahogany barrel with single draw tube and rack and pinion fine adjustment tube operated by a thumb wheel to the side of the main barrel. The optics consist of a 2" achromatic objective lens and four lens eyepiece which is contained in a segmented brass tube with a flared eye-cup. They are in good order and the scope offers a clear sharp image. Signed Dollond London on the brass back plate of the barrel. 590mm high, 1440mm wide and 360mm deep. English. Circa 1790.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
144cm (56.69")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

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SA1060353
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Description
A Library telescope by Dollond, London. Mounted on a solid brass tripod stand with cabriole legs and spade feet.
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The telescope has a mahogany barrel with single draw tube and rack and pinion fine adjustment tube operated by a thumb wheel to the side of the main barrel.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

The optics consist of a 2" achromatic objective lens and four lens eyepiece which is contained in a segmented brass tube with a flared eye-cup. They are in good order and the scope offers a clear sharp image. Signed Dollond London on the brass back plate of the barrel. 590mm high, 1440mm wide and 360mm deep. English. Circa 1790.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
144cm (56.69")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1060353
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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Trade Associations

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A Library Telescope By Dollond, London
A Library Telescope By Dollond, London
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