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Rare Miniature Dollond Antique Telescope, 1" Refracting Achromatic, C18th
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Rare Miniature Dollond Antique Telescope, 1" Refracting Achromatic, C18th

18th century
Description

This is a rare miniature Dollond antique telescope, 1" refracting achromatic, C18th.

1" achromatic triplet objective glass

Clear and good optics

Additional solar observation lens (We DO NOT advise using without scrutiny first)

Single draw – fine focus with milled concentric screw collar

Brass pillar mount with folding legs, lens cap

Signed 'Dollond London' on main tube

Folding feet can be unscrewed, reversed and stowed around pillar

A beautiful and rare miniature telescope

Dimensions:

Objective Glass: 24mm (1")

Fully Drawn Length: 28.5cm (11.25")

Height on Stand to Horizontal: 21.5cm (8.5")

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

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Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: R0660

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA477720
Dealers Internal Reference
R0660
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Description
This is a rare miniature Dollond antique telescope, 1" refracting achromatic, C18th.

1" achromatic triplet objective glass

Clear and good optics

Additional solar observation lens (We DO NOT advise using without scrutiny first)

fig 1. Rare Miniature Dollond Antique Telescope, 1
fig 1. Rare Miniature Dollond Antique Telescope, 1" Refracting Achromatic, C18th

Single draw – fine focus with milled concentric screw collar

Brass pillar mount with folding legs, lens cap

Signed 'Dollond London' on main tube

Folding feet can be unscrewed, reversed and stowed around pillar

fig 2. Rare Miniature Dollond Antique Telescope, 1
fig 2. Rare Miniature Dollond Antique Telescope, 1" Refracting Achromatic, C18th

A beautiful and rare miniature telescope

Dimensions:

Objective Glass: 24mm (1")

Fully Drawn Length: 28.5cm (11.25")

Height on Stand to Horizontal: 21.5cm (8.5")

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

“
We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
London Fine Antiques
fig 3. Rare Miniature Dollond Antique Telescope, 1
fig 3. Rare Miniature Dollond Antique Telescope, 1" Refracting Achromatic, C18th

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: R0660

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA477720
Dealers Internal Ref
R0660
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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