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ANTIQUE #SA1107893
a telescope by cary london - CATEGORY: ANTIQUE MISCELLANEOUS - DATED GEORGIAN
 
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A Telescope By Cary London

£450    $610    €530
A mid sized telescope by Cary of London. William Cary (1759-1825) was a scientific instrument maker of considerable repute. He trained under Jesse Ramsden again a superb maker. This lovely instrument is beautifully made and in original condition signed on the last tube ''Cary London''. The main barrel is of mahogany with brass fittings and three tubes. It has excellent powerful lenses giving a clear image.The objective lens has its original (often lost) brass lens cap. The eye piece lens is protected by a brass shutter. It pulls out nicely and focusses easily. The later stand is of magogany with the sockets lined with red baize.
 
Measurements-:
 
Length fully extended 77.5 cm
 
Closed 25 cm
 
About 5cm in diameter. The stand measures 43.5 cm long and 6 cm deep.
 
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Antique ID: SA1107893
Item: A Telescope By Cary London - (reference SA1107893)
Buying direct from seller: The Antique Partnership
£450



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Antique SA1107893 shown on this page was made in the Georgian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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