A Large Brass London Made Telescope

Name: A Large Brass London Made Telescope
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1090464
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by The Antique Partnership

Description

A large brass telescope dating from the very end of the 19th century by BATEMAN 104 The Strand London. It is both decorative and practical having lenses with which to observe both terrestrial and astronomical objects. It will focus clearly on the moon to view craters. Many of these telescopes can only be used astronomically as the image is upside down. (There is no right way up in space). This one however has a lens which inverts the image to observe images terrestrially ie the right way up and thus can be used for maritime and land viewing. It has two large dents in the barrel but this has no bearing on its operation. The 3'' objective lens has a brass quadrant over it which again has no affect on the resulting image although its purpose is unknown. Photograph 2 shows the telescope directed at a telegraph pole a

quarter of a mile away. Photo 3 shows the image of the top of that pole caught with difficulty with the ipad but it serves to show its magnification capability. The image is clearer when obseved by the eye.

The price reflects the dents and damage it has incurred over time but as stated it functions well and is suitable for the amateur observer.

The main telescope is about 114cm long...a little more with the focussing tube inserted. It stands about 173 cm high mounted on its stand. It rotates well and moves vertically in the correct manner.

The original pine case comes with it. The lock is not operational but can be kept closed with the brass hook and eye catches to the right and left of the leather carrying handle.

OVERSEAS buyers please ask for shipping costs before purchase

Physical Dimensions

Height

173cm (68.11")

Width

8cm (3.15")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Declaration

The Antique Partnership has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1090464

Dealers Internal Reference

25046

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Description

A large brass telescope dating from the very end of the 19th century by BATEMAN 104 The Strand London.

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It is both decorative and practical having lenses with which to observe both terrestrial and astronomical objects.

The Antique Partnership

It will focus clearly on the moon to view craters. Many of these telescopes can only be used astronomically as the image is upside down. (There is no right way up in space). This one however has a lens which inverts the image to observe images terrestrially ie the right way up and thus can be used for maritime and land viewing. It has two large dents in the barrel but this has no bearing on its operation. The 3'' objective lens has a brass quadrant over it which again has no affect on the resulting image although its purpose is unknown. Photograph 2 shows the telescope directed at a telegraph pole a

fig 1. A large brass London made telescope — fig 1. A Large Brass London Made Telescope

quarter of a mile away. Photo 3 shows the image of the top of that pole caught with difficulty with the ipad but it serves to show its magnification capability. The image is clearer when obseved by the eye.

fig 2. A large brass London made telescope — fig 2. A Large Brass London Made Telescope

The price reflects the dents and damage it has incurred over time but as stated it functions well and is suitable for the amateur observer.

The main telescope is about 114cm long...a little more with the focussing tube inserted. It stands about 173 cm high mounted on its stand. It rotates well and moves vertically in the correct manner.

fig 3. A large brass London made telescope — fig 3. A Large Brass London Made Telescope

The original pine case comes with it. The lock is not operational but can be kept closed with the brass hook and eye catches to the right and left of the leather carrying handle.

OVERSEAS buyers please ask for shipping costs before purchase

Physical Dimensions

Height

173cm (68.11")

Width

8cm (3.15")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Date of Manufacture

The Antique Partnership has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref