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Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Fruitwood, Terrestrial, Victorian
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Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Fruitwood, Terrestrial, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is a small antique three draw telescope, an English brass and fruitwood terrestrial refractor, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A delightfully tactile optical instrument, with fine brass barrels and a richly toned wooden main tube.

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

Charming Victorian period three draw telescope, circa 1900

Bright brass barrels with rich golden tones, showing gently aged character

Fruitwood primary barrel with warm caramel hues and fine grain interest

Removable dust cap protects the 25mm diameter primary objective lens

Flared eyecup fitted with a sliding dust cover for protection when not in use

Smooth draw action provides a useful extended length, ideal for terrestrial observation

Compact size and appealing form, perfect for a collector’s cabinet, desk, or field use

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

This late Victorian brass and fruitwood telescope is both decorative and practical, making a fine addition to any antique optical instrument collection or period gentleman’s study.

Dimensions:

Closed Length: 15cm (6'')

Fully Drawn: 40cm (15.75'')

Objective Diameter: 2.5cm (1'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1166840
Dealers Internal Reference
25465
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Description
This is a small antique three draw telescope, an English brass and fruitwood terrestrial refractor, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
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A delightfully tactile optical instrument, with fine brass barrels and a richly toned wooden main tube.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian three-draw brass pocket telescope with a polished fruitwood barrel mounted on a timber display plinth.
fig 1. Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Fruitwood, Terrestrial, Victorian

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

Charming Victorian period three draw telescope, circa 1900

Bright brass barrels with rich golden tones, showing gently aged character

fig 2. A Victorian three-draw brass pocket telescope with a polished fruitwood barrel mounted on a timber display plinth.
fig 2. Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Fruitwood, Terrestrial, Victorian

Fruitwood primary barrel with warm caramel hues and fine grain interest

Removable dust cap protects the 25mm diameter primary objective lens

Flared eyecup fitted with a sliding dust cover for protection when not in use

fig 3. A Victorian three-draw brass pocket telescope with a polished fruitwood barrel mounted on a timber display plinth.
fig 3. Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Fruitwood, Terrestrial, Victorian

Smooth draw action provides a useful extended length, ideal for terrestrial observation

Compact size and appealing form, perfect for a collector’s cabinet, desk, or field use

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

fig 4. A Victorian three-draw brass pocket telescope with a polished fruitwood barrel mounted on a timber display plinth.
fig 4. Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Fruitwood, Terrestrial, Victorian

This late Victorian brass and fruitwood telescope is both decorative and practical, making a fine addition to any antique optical instrument collection or period gentleman’s study.

Dimensions:

Closed Length: 15cm (6'')

Fully Drawn: 40cm (15.75'')

Objective Diameter: 2.5cm (1'')

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1166840
Dealers Internal Ref
25465
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I A Victorian three-draw brass pocket telescope with a polished fruitwood barrel mounted on a timber display plinth.

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A Victorian three-draw brass pocket telescope with a polished fruitwood barrel mounted on a timber display plinth.
Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Fruitwood, Terrestrial, Victorian
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A Victorian three-draw brass pocket telescope with a polished fruitwood barrel mounted on a timber display plinth.
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FAQs

A Victorian three-draw pocket telescope is a compact terrestrial optical instrument constructed with three sliding concentric brass tubes that collapse into a portable main casing.

These optical instruments were typically manufactured using drawn brass for the internal sliding tubes and optical housings, wrapped in fruitwood, mahogany, or leather to insulate the main barrel.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display precise screw-thread machining, natural patination on brass components, hand-ground optical glass lenses, and occasionally maker stamps near the primary eyepiece.

Displayed on an office desk, mantelpiece, or alongside leather-bound volumes on a bookshelf, a mounted pocket telescope acts as a refined focus piece within a study or library space.

Dust gently using a dry, soft cloth, avoiding abrasive metal cleaners that strip original patina or excess moisture that could distort the wooden barrel components.
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