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Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860
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Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860

19th century
Description

This is an antique telescope, an English six-draw terrestrial or maritime instrument, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.

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

A pleasingly rare six-draw configuration, seldom seen in Victorian field optics

Crafted in lightly aged brass, displaying a rich golden patina across the tubes

Primary barrel dressed in a gently time-worn leather jacket, offering tactile charm

Features a sliding sun shade to the objective end, enhancing clarity in bright conditions

Swivel dust cover to the eyepiece for protection when not in use

Smooth draw action throughout, with a well-engineered mechanical feel

Designed for terrestrial observation or recreational maritime use

Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display

A desirable addition to collections of scientific instruments, Victorian travel gear, or nautical antiques

Elegant and functional, this six-draw telescope exemplifies mid 19th century British craftsmanship, ideal for display in a study, observatory, or gentleman’s cabinet of curiosities. Delivered ready to enjoy or display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 15cm (6'')

Max Depth: 58cm (22.75'')

Max Height: 3.8cm (1.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Draw Telescope to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1153097
Dealers Internal Reference
25437
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Description
This is an antique telescope, an English six-draw terrestrial or maritime instrument, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.

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

fig 1. A Victorian six-draw brass terrestrial telescope with a leather-wrapped barrel resting horizontally on a fitted wooden display stand.
fig 1. Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860

A pleasingly rare six-draw configuration, seldom seen in Victorian field optics

Crafted in lightly aged brass, displaying a rich golden patina across the tubes

Primary barrel dressed in a gently time-worn leather jacket, offering tactile charm

fig 2. A Victorian six-draw brass terrestrial telescope with a leather-wrapped barrel resting horizontally on a fitted wooden display stand.
fig 2. Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860

Features a sliding sun shade to the objective end, enhancing clarity in bright conditions

Swivel dust cover to the eyepiece for protection when not in use

Smooth draw action throughout, with a well-engineered mechanical feel

fig 3. A Victorian six-draw brass terrestrial telescope with a leather-wrapped barrel resting horizontally on a fitted wooden display stand.
fig 3. Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860

Designed for terrestrial observation or recreational maritime use

Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display

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A desirable addition to collections of scientific instruments, Victorian travel gear, or nautical antiques.
London Fine Antiques
fig 4. A Victorian six-draw brass terrestrial telescope with a leather-wrapped barrel resting horizontally on a fitted wooden display stand.
fig 4. Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860

Elegant and functional, this six-draw telescope exemplifies mid 19th century British craftsmanship, ideal for display in a study, observatory, or gentleman’s cabinet of curiosities. Delivered ready to enjoy or display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 15cm (6'')

Max Depth: 58cm (22.75'')

Max Height: 3.8cm (1.5'')

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Draw Telescope to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1153097
Dealers Internal Ref
25437
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I A Victorian six-draw brass terrestrial telescope with a leather-wrapped barrel resting horizontally on a fitted wooden display stand.

Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860

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A Victorian six-draw brass terrestrial telescope with a leather-wrapped barrel resting horizontally on a fitted wooden display stand.
Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860
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A Victorian six-draw brass terrestrial telescope with a leather-wrapped barrel resting horizontally on a fitted wooden display stand.
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FAQs

A Victorian brass terrestrial telescope is a multi-draw optical instrument produced during the nineteenth century, designed specifically for observing land or sea targets in an upright orientation rather than inverted like astronomical telescopes.

These instruments were constructed from drawn brass tubes housing glass lenses, with a central barrel frequently clad in leather, mahogany, or woven thread to provide grip and protection from environmental exposure.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature precision hand-cut screw threads, engraved maker details near the eyepiece or primary draw tube, natural age-related patination on exposed brass, and period-appropriate draw alignment.

Positioning an antique telescope on a wooden display stand atop a desk, bookshelf, or mantelpiece creates an intellectual focal point that pairs effectively with dark wood furniture, leather upholstery, and traditional metal accents.

Clean glass lenses gently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoid harsh chemical polishes that strip original surface patina, and store the instrument in a dry environment while extending the draws carefully to avoid denting the brass.
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