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18th Century Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London
Martlesham Antiques
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18th Century Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London

18th century
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18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London, having a mahogany barrel with a thumb wheel to the side of the main barrel, supported on a solid brass tripod stand with cabriole legs, the mount allows the mahogany barrel to move in both horizontal and vertical motions. Signed Nairne & Blunt London. Circa 1780.

Nairne & Blunt traded at 20 Cornhill, opposite the Royal Exchange (1774-93), London, England. Partnership with Thomas Blunt (1774-93), former apprentice.

31” x 3” x 20 1/2” high

79cms x 8cms x 52cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Mahogany Telescope to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219629
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3519
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

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18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London, having a mahogany barrel with a thumb wheel to the side of the main barrel, supported on a solid brass tripod stand with cabriole legs, the mount allows the mahogany barrel to move in both horizontal and vertical motions. Signed Nairne & Blunt London. Circa 1780.
fig 1. An 18th-century mahogany barrel telescope mounted on an adjustable brass column with a folding tripod base.
fig 1. 18th Century Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London

Nairne & Blunt traded at 20 Cornhill, opposite the Royal Exchange (1774-93), London, England. Partnership with Thomas Blunt (1774-93), former apprentice.

31” x 3” x 20 1/2” high

79cms x 8cms x 52cms high

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Mahogany Telescope to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219629
Dealers Internal Ref
3519
Martlesham Antiques
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18th Century Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London

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An 18th-century mahogany barrel telescope mounted on an adjustable brass column with a folding tripod base.
18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London
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An 18th-century desktop telescope is an optical refractor instrument designed during the Georgian era for observational use in private libraries, study rooms, or maritime settings. Mounted on short brass tripod bases, these instruments reflected the Enlightenment eras focus on scientific inquiry and precision engineering.

Georgian telescopes were typically constructed with main barrels formed from polished mahogany, fruitwood, or leather-wrapped brass, housing optical glass lenses. The functional fittings, draw tubes, and supporting tripod stands were expertly cast and turned in solid brass.

Authentic pieces from this period often display hand-engraved maker signatures near the eyepiece, original threaded brass components, and natural wear or patination on the wood and metal. Additionally, period-correct optical construction relies on non-achromatic or early achromatic lens doublets secured in brass collars without modern screws.

A brass tabletop telescope functions exceptionally well as a sculptural focus on a dark wood executive desk, deep window sill, or low bookshelf. Pairing the instrument with leather-bound books, antique globes, or architectural drawings enhances a sophisticated, classic aesthetic.

Maintain the mahogany barrel by applying microcrystalline wax with a soft cloth to protect the finish and prevent drying. Brass fittings should not be aggressively polished with chemical cleaners to preserve the historic patina, and glass lenses should only be dusted with a clean, dry optical microfibre cloth.
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