London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Raised on a mahogany tripod with brass mount this impressive two and a half inch refractor carries the name of Wood (late Abraham & Co) of Liverpool – Abraham being a respected name synonymous with high quality optical instruments and exhibiting at the 1851 London International Exhibition.
The tubes are in good order, complete with lens cap with the main tube retaining it's original sleeve aged with a patina to be expected in an instrument of this age.
The optics are in good order offering an achromatic object lens and a crisp, bright and sharp image that benefits from an additional sun shield.
A super example and a handsome instrument.
Dimensions:
Objective Lens Diameter: 63.5mm (2.5")
Closed Length: 87cm (34")
Fully Drawn Length: 125cm (49")
Height at Horizontal on Tripod: 135cm (53")
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Our Ref: A1381
London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Antique Telescope, Wood (Late Abraham) C.1880, Astronomical, Terrestrial
