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Antique Telescope, Two Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, Circa 1780
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Antique Telescope, Two Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, Circa 1780

18th century
Description

This is an antique telescope, a two draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English, late Georgian piece dating to circa 1780.

Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. Supplied ready to enjoy.

Good optics presenting a clear, sharp performance

Parallel, mahogany primary barrel in good order

Draw tubes in good order with smooth action

42mm, 1.75", achromatic doublet objective lens

Complete with lens cap with integral dust slide

Sliding dust cover to flared eye cup

Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display. An historic, period piece as good to use today as it was two hundred years ago.

Dimensions:

Drawn Length: 96cm (37.75'')

Closed Length: 40.75cm (16'')

Objective Glass Diameter: 42mm (1.75'')

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: 18.5071

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
96cm (37.80")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA553142
Dealers Internal Reference
18.5071
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Description
This is an antique telescope, a two draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English, late Georgian piece dating to circa 1780.

Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. Supplied ready to enjoy.

fig 1. Antique Telescope, Two Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, Circa 1780
fig 1. Antique Telescope, Two Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, Circa 1780

Good optics presenting a clear, sharp performance

Parallel, mahogany primary barrel in good order

Draw tubes in good order with smooth action

42mm, 1.75", achromatic doublet objective lens

Complete with lens cap with integral dust slide

fig 2. Antique Telescope, Two Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, Circa 1780
fig 2. Antique Telescope, Two Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, Circa 1780

Sliding dust cover to flared eye cup

Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display. An historic, period piece as good to use today as it was two hundred years ago.

Dimensions:

Drawn Length: 96cm (37.75'')

fig 3. Antique Telescope, Two Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, Circa 1780
fig 3. Antique Telescope, Two Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, Circa 1780

Closed Length: 40.75cm (16'')

Objective Glass Diameter: 42mm (1.75'')

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

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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 4. Antique Telescope, Two Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, Circa 1780
fig 4. Antique Telescope, Two Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, Circa 1780

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: 18.5071

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
96cm (37.80")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA553142
Dealers Internal Ref
18.5071
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Antique Telescope, Two Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, Circa 1780
Antique Telescope, Two Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, Circa 1780
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