Antique 5 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Broadhurst Clarkson, Edwardian

Name: Antique 5 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Broadhurst Clarkson, Edwardian
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1065606
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is an antique 5-draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial or astrological refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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

Striking length when fully drawn, with a fine brass finish

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Quality polished brass shows delightful golden brass hues

Primary barrel dressed in a later, faux crocodile leather

Fascinating 5-draw type, drawing from a usefully compact length of 29cm (11.5'')

Fully drawn with the sun shade extended, the length is over 3' (43.75'')

Clear, bright objective lens with a generous diameter of 60mm (2.25")

The flared eyepiece finished with concentric ring turning

Engraved to the penultimate barrel for Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co of London

Dealer engraving to the opposite side for H Salanson & Co of Bristol and Cardiff

Focus tube engraved with numerals from 30 through to 60 in order of tens

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

This is a superb antique telescope, of exceptional drawn proportion 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: 29cm (11.5'')

Fully Drawn: 111cm (43.75'')

Primary Objective Diameter: 60mm (2.25'')

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Our Ref: 24153

Physical Dimensions

Height

29cm (11.42")

Width

6cm (2.36")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1065606

Dealers Internal Reference

24153

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is an antique 5-draw telescope.

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An English, brass terrestrial or astrological refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

London Fine Antiques

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

fig 1. Antique 5 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Broadhurst Clarkson, Edwardian

Striking length when fully drawn, with a fine brass finish

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Quality polished brass shows delightful golden brass hues

Primary barrel dressed in a later, faux crocodile leather

fig 2. Antique 5 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Broadhurst Clarkson, Edwardian

Fascinating 5-draw type, drawing from a usefully compact length of 29cm (11.5'')

Fully drawn with the sun shade extended, the length is over 3' (43.75'')

Clear, bright objective lens with a generous diameter of 60mm (2.25")

fig 3. Antique 5 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Broadhurst Clarkson, Edwardian

The flared eyepiece finished with concentric ring turning

Engraved to the penultimate barrel for Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co of London

Dealer engraving to the opposite side for H Salanson & Co of Bristol and Cardiff

fig 4. Antique 5 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Broadhurst Clarkson, Edwardian

Focus tube engraved with numerals from 30 through to 60 in order of tens

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

This is a superb antique telescope, of exceptional drawn proportion 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.