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A Fabulous Early 20th Century Brass Telescope by Clarkson, London
Yeats Country Antiques
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£3,200
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A Fabulous Early 20th Century Brass Telescope by Clarkson, London

1900 - 1920
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A fabulous early 20th Century brass telescope with a plaque marked 'Clarkson, London' This stunning finely cast polished brass telescope is of exceptional quality with superb optics, a racked stabiliser and is supported on a gorgeous finely hand carved, well figured and richly patinated mahogany and brass collapsible tripod base, labelled 'A.Clarkson & Co., Manufacturing Opticians, 83 Farringdon Road, London, E.C.

Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany'

Dimensions:

Scope Level Height: 66 in / 167.5 cm

Scope Open Width: 56 in / 142 cm

Depth: 3.5 in / 9 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
167.5cm (65.94")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Tripod Telescope to the 1910s.

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SA1182804
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A4125
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Description
A fabulous early 20th Century brass telescope with a plaque marked 'Clarkson, London' This stunning finely cast polished brass telescope is of exceptional quality with superb optics, a racked stabiliser and is supported on a gorgeous finely hand carved, well figured and richly patinated mahogany and brass collapsible tripod base, labelled 'A.Clarkson & Co., Manufacturing Opticians, 83 Farringdon Road, London, E.C.

Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany'

Dimensions:

Scope Level Height: 66 in / 167.5 cm

Scope Open Width: 56 in / 142 cm

Depth: 3.5 in / 9 cm

Height
167.5cm (65.94")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Tripod Telescope to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1182804
Dealers Internal Ref
A4125
Yeats Country Antiques
Yeats Country Antiques
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Fine period furniture, antique gilt mirrors and beautiful furnishings and collectables

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Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
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An early 20th-century polished brass refracting telescope mounted on an adjustable dark wood tripod stand.
A Fabulous Early 20th Century Brass Telescope by Clarkson, London
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An early 20th-century polished brass refracting telescope mounted on an adjustable dark wood tripod stand.
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An antique brass library telescope is a refracting optical instrument designed for terrestrial and astronomical observation, mounted on a tripod for stability within 19th and early 20th-century domestic studies.

These instruments typically feature draw tubes crafted from solid polished brass, precision-ground glass lenses, and supporting tripods constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak.

Authentic examples frequently feature maker signatures engraved near the eyepiece, hand-cut threads on brass fittings, and natural signs of age such as slight patination or light wear to the lacquer.

A floor-standing telescope is frequently positioned in a bay window, within a reading corner, or alongside dark wood bookcases to serve as an architectural focal point.

Dust optical lenses gently using a soft microfibre cloth without chemical cleaners, and avoid abrasive polishing to preserve historical surface patination and maker engravings.
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