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A Very Rare 19th Century Four Inch Diameter Telescope by 'Steward of London'

Name: A Very Rare 19th Century Four Inch Diameter Telescope by 'Steward of London'
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1181377
Price: 8775 GBP
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19th century

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Description

A very rare 19th Century four inch diameter telescope by 'Steward of London' of exceptional quality with superb optics and is stamped J.H. Steward. The finely cast polished brass telescope features additional astronomical optics and multi power terrestrial optics, is housed in a fabulous fitted storage box and is raised on a gorgeous finely hand carved, well figured and richly patinated mahogany and brass extendable and adjustable tripod base.

Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany'

Dimensions of Telescope:

When The Telescope Is Standing Straight On The Tripod Stand Height: 69 in / 175 cm

Telescope When It Is Fully Opened Width: 67 in / 170 cm

Depth: 4 in / 10 cm

Dimensions of Box:

Height: 7.75 in / 19.7 cm

Width: 52 in / 132.1 cm

Depth: 9 in / 22.9 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

175cm (68.90")

Width

170cm (66.93")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Library Telescope to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1181377

Dealers Internal Reference

A4124

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Description

fig 1. A 19th-century brass refractor telescope mounted on a dark mahogany wooden tripod with brass fittings. — fig 1. A Very Rare 19th Century Four Inch Diameter Telescope by 'Steward of London'

Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany'

Dimensions of Telescope:

When The Telescope Is Standing Straight On The Tripod Stand Height: 69 in / 175 cm

Telescope When It Is Fully Opened Width: 67 in / 170 cm

Depth: 4 in / 10 cm

Dimensions of Box:

Height: 7.75 in / 19.7 cm

Width: 52 in / 132.1 cm

Depth: 9 in / 22.9 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

175cm (68.90")

Width

170cm (66.93")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Library Telescope to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1181377

Dealers Internal Ref

A4124

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A 19th-century brass refractor telescope is an optical instrument designed for terrestrial and astronomical observation, utilising glass lenses housed within a cylindrical brass barrel mounted on a stable tripod or stand.

Victorian library telescopes were typically constructed from polished drawn brass for the main tube and optical components, paired with mahogany or walnut for the tripod legs, complemented by steel or brass fittings.

Authentic period telescopes often feature maker engravings near the eyepiece collar, hand-cut threads on brass fittings, objective lenses held by threaded bezels, and natural surface patination across metal and timber components.

An antique brass telescope functions effectively as a focal point in a study or living area, ideally placed near a window or alongside dark wood furniture to enhance a traditional interior layout.

Dust the brass regularly using a soft microfibre cloth without harsh chemical polishes that strip historical patina, and nourish the wooden tripod legs occasionally with a quality beeswax polish.

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