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A Telescope by Cary London
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A Telescope by Cary London

18th century
Description

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.

Overseas buyers please ask for shipping costs before purchasing.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
77.5cm (30.51")
Declaration

The Antique Partnership has dated this Antique Brass Draw Telescope to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1107893
Dealers Internal Reference
28009
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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.
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This lovely instrument is beautifully made and in original condition signed on the last tube 'Cary London'.
The Antique Partnership

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.

Overseas buyers please ask for shipping costs before purchasing.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
77.5cm (30.51")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Partnership has dated this Antique Brass Draw Telescope to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1107893
Dealers Internal Ref
28009
The Antique Partnership
The Antique Partnership
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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An antique brass multi-draw telescope with a leather-bound barrel rested horizontally on a fitted wooden display stand.
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Archive I An antique brass multi-draw telescope with a leather-bound barrel rested horizontally on a fitted wooden display stand.

A Telescope by Cary London

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An antique brass multi-draw telescope with a leather-bound barrel rested horizontally on a fitted wooden display stand.
A telescope by Cary London
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An antique brass multi-draw telescope with a leather-bound barrel rested horizontally on a fitted wooden display stand.
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  • ObjectTelescopes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBrass, Leather, Wood, Glass
  • ColourBrass, Warm Brown
  • MotifsBrass draw tubes, Leather-bound barrel, Engraved maker mark, Fitted wooden cradle
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 77.5 cm (31 in)

A Georgian scientific instrument by Cary of London stands as a telescope resting horizontally on a fitted wooden display stand with sockets lined in red baize. The piece combines a warm brown mahogany main barrel with brass fittings, three brass draw tubes, a signed maker mark, and a brass lens cap alongside a protective brass shutter over the eye piece lens. The body measures 77.5 cm deep by 5 cm high and 5 cm wide, with the display stand measuring 43.5 cm long. Today, this antique optical piece suits an office desk or study as a decorative display or working instrument within a gentleman's library theme. The design suits placement on a flat surface in a study, library, or home office where it brings period character and scientific interest to an interior setting.

FAQs

Handheld draw telescopes emerged as essential scientific and navigation tools during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Prominent London makers produced these optical instruments for naval officers, land surveyors, and wealthy naturalists.

These instruments were typically constructed with hand-turned brass draw tubes, precision-ground optical glass lenses, and a protective central barrel clad in mahogany, fruitwood, or stitched leather.

Authentic period examples feature fine hand-engraved maker signatures near the eyepiece, smooth telescoping action across brass draws, fine thread pitch on unscrewing elements, and natural age patination.

Interior designers frequently position brass spyglasses horizontally on custom timber cradles across executive desks, library shelving, or sideboard surfaces to introduce historical texture and interest.

Dust the brass components with a dry, soft lint-free cloth without using abrasive metal polishes that remove historic surface patination. Treat intact leather sleeves with a light application of neutral leather conditioner.
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