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A Library Telescope by Dollond, London
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A Library Telescope by Dollond, London

18th century
Sold 12 February 2025 · W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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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.

Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Antique Library Telescope to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
144cm (56.69")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA1060353
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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.

Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Antique Library Telescope to the Georgian era.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
144cm (56.69")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
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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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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

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A brass and wood library telescope mounted on a tripod stand against a grey background.
A Library Telescope By Dollond, London
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A brass and wood library telescope mounted on a tripod stand against a grey background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectScientific Instruments
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBrass, Mahogany, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass tripod base, Mahogany barrel, Extending draw tubes, Focusing adjustment screw
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 144 cm (57 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

FAQs

Library telescopes emerged during the 18th and 19th centuries as precision optical instruments used by scholars and gentlemen for terrestrial and celestial observation from studies and drawing rooms.

These instruments were typically constructed using turned brass for the fittings, mounts, and draw tubes, paired with mahogany or other dense hardwoods for the main optical barrel.

Authentic pieces often feature maker signatures engraved on the eyepiece draw tube, hand-hammered or cast brass components, and period-correct optical glass showing minor surface imperfections.

Positioning the instrument on a mahogany desk or a sturdy console table allows it to serve as a focal point, pairing well with leather seating and traditional study decor.

Keep the instrument away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to protect the wood finish and brass polish. Clean lenses with specialized optical tissue and avoid harsh chemical polishes on aged metal.
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