Handsome Antique Brass Telescope - Thomas Harris & Son, Opticians to the Royal Family – Circa 1870

Name: Handsome Antique Brass Telescope - Thomas Harris & Son, Opticians to the Royal Family – Circa 1870
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1166695
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Kingsdown Antiques

Description

A Handsome Antique Brass & Mahogany Telescope made by Thomas Harris & Son, renowned opticians to the Royal Family and suppliers of precision instruments to scholars, explorers, and navigators of the era from 1808 to 1901. The barrel is finely inscribed: “Thos. Harris & Son, Opticians to the Royal Family, No. 52 Opposite the British Museum, London” – circa 1870.

Measurements:

Length (open): 15" (approx. 38cm)

Length (closed): 5 3/4" (approx. 14.5cm)

Total weight: 269g

In good condition – Signs of age and handling, including light surface wear and patina, consistent with its early 19th-century origins. Please note that the first lens has been replaced at some point and is also missing its lens shutter pin.

Physical Dimensions

Height

38cm (14.96")

Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1166695

Dealers Internal Reference

P51670

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