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A Large Broadhurst Clarkson & Co London Terrestrial Telescope on Tripod Base
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A Large Broadhurst Clarkson & Co London Terrestrial Telescope on Tripod Base

1900 - 1920
Sold 28 April 2025 · I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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A large broadhurst Clarkson & Co London terrestrial telescope on tripod base, complete with original mahogany box

In its original condition with a few dents but in good working order

Measuring

Height 170

Length of telescope closed 100 cms but extended another 25-30 cms

Condition

Original not polished of waxed

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Antique Brass Telescope to the 1910s.

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Description
A large broadhurst Clarkson & Co London terrestrial telescope on tripod base, complete with original mahogany box

In its original condition with a few dents but in good working order

Measuring

Height 170

Length of telescope closed 100 cms but extended another 25-30 cms

Condition

Original not polished of waxed

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Antique Brass Telescope to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1094168
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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A Large Broadhurst Clarkson & Co London Terrestrial Telescope on Tripod Base

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A brass terrestrial telescope mounted on a tall wooden tripod stands outdoors on paving slabs.
A large broadhurst Clarkson & Co London terrestrial telescope on tripod base
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  • ObjectScientific Instruments
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass focusing wheel, Collapsible draw tubes, Tripod bracing

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A terrestrial telescope is an optical instrument designed primarily for viewing distant objects on land, incorporating an erecting lens system to ensure the image appears right side up.

Traditional construction typically involved polished brass barrels, glass lenses, and wooden tripods often reinforced with brass fittings and leather accents.

Authenticity is usually verified through maker engravings on the barrel or draw tube, heavy gauge brass construction, patina, and traditional dovetail or screw joints on the tripod.

Such pieces are frequently positioned near large windows or in studies to serve as a focal point, pairing well with traditional dark wood furniture and leather upholstery.

Maintenance involves keeping the instrument away from direct sunlight and high humidity, dusting the wood with a dry cloth, and avoiding abrasive metal cleaners on the lacquered brass.
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