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Antique Telescope, Five Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Banks of London Circa 1820
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Antique Telescope, Five Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Banks of London Circa 1820

19th century
Description

This is an antique telescope, a five draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English Georgian piece dating to circa 1820.

Perfect for birdwatching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. Supplied ready to enjoy; Fully inspected and lenses cleaned by our in-house restorer.

Larger than most presenting a clear, sharp optical performance

Parallel, fruitwood, primary barrel in good order

Five brass draw tubes in good order, superficial dinks and marks

47mm, 1.75", achromatic doublet objective lens

Presents a good, sharp and bright image

Supplied with an London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display

Engraved 'Banks, 441 Strand London,Inst.. Maker to HRH the Prince of Wales'

The Prince of Wales in this case being George IV

An historic, period piece as good to use today as it was two hundred years ago.

Dimensions:

Max Drawn Length: 103.5cm (40.75'')

Length Closed: 25cm (9.75'')

Objective Glass Diameter: 4.7cm (1.75'')

About Banks of London, 440 & 441 Strand

Robert Banks, or Bancks, was born in the United Kingdom in the 18th century brother of Anthony Oldiss Bancks.

His profession as a mathematical instrument maker, optician and optical instrument maker traded from the Strand in London, England; initially from 440 Strand from 1795 - 1804 then later from 441 between 1805 and 1830.

The quality of Banks' work was recognised affording the firm the privilege of supplying the then Prince of Wales, George IV and the grant to engrave this upon their instruments.

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.

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Our Ref: 18.5064

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
103cm (40.55")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA536762
Dealers Internal Reference
18.5064
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Description
This is an antique telescope, a five draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English Georgian piece dating to circa 1820.

Perfect for birdwatching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. Supplied ready to enjoy; Fully inspected and lenses cleaned by our in-house restorer.

fig 1. Antique Telescope, Five Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Banks of London Circa 1820
fig 1. Antique Telescope, Five Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Banks of London Circa 1820

Larger than most presenting a clear, sharp optical performance

Parallel, fruitwood, primary barrel in good order

Five brass draw tubes in good order, superficial dinks and marks

47mm, 1.75", achromatic doublet objective lens

fig 2. Antique Telescope, Five Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Banks of London Circa 1820
fig 2. Antique Telescope, Five Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Banks of London Circa 1820

Presents a good, sharp and bright image

Supplied with an London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display

Engraved 'Banks, 441 Strand London,Inst.. Maker to HRH the Prince of Wales'

The Prince of Wales in this case being George IV

fig 3. Antique Telescope, Five Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Banks of London Circa 1820
fig 3. Antique Telescope, Five Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Banks of London Circa 1820

An historic, period piece as good to use today as it was two hundred years ago.

Dimensions:

Max Drawn Length: 103.5cm (40.75'')

Length Closed: 25cm (9.75'')

Objective Glass Diameter: 4.7cm (1.75'')

About Banks of London, 440 & 441 Strand

“
Robert Banks, or Bancks, was born in the United Kingdom in the 18th century brother of Anthony Oldiss Bancks.
London Fine Antiques
fig 4. Antique Telescope, Five Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Banks of London Circa 1820
fig 4. Antique Telescope, Five Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Banks of London Circa 1820

His profession as a mathematical instrument maker, optician and optical instrument maker traded from the Strand in London, England; initially from 440 Strand from 1795 - 1804 then later from 441 between 1805 and 1830.

fig 5. Antique Telescope, Five Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Banks of London Circa 1820
fig 5. Antique Telescope, Five Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Banks of London Circa 1820

The quality of Banks' work was recognised affording the firm the privilege of supplying the then Prince of Wales, George IV and the grant to engrave this upon their instruments.

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

fig 6. Antique Telescope, Five Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Banks of London Circa 1820
fig 6. Antique Telescope, Five Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Banks of London Circa 1820

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.

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: 18.5064

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
103cm (40.55")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA536762
Dealers Internal Ref
18.5064
London Fine Antiques
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Antique Telescope, Five Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Banks of London Circa 1820
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