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Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, Circa 1895
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Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, Circa 1895

19th century
Description

This is an antique pocket telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English Victorian scope dating to the late 19th century circa 1895.

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

Presenting a clear, sharp optical performance

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

20mm, 0.75" achromatic objective lens and lens cap

Parallel, stitched leather primary barrel

Offering a smooth draw action and easy focus

Swivel dust cover to flared eye cup

An historic, period antique pocket telescope, as good to use today as it was a hundred years ago.

Dimensions:

Fully Drawn: 36.5cm (14.25'')

Closed: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Objective Glass Diameter: 20mm (.75'')

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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.

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Our Ref: 18.5816

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
46.5cm (18.31")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA627888
Dealers Internal Reference
18.5816
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Description
This is an antique pocket telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English Victorian scope dating to the late 19th century circa 1895.

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

fig 1. Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, Circa 1895
fig 1. Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, Circa 1895

Presenting a clear, sharp optical performance

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

20mm, 0.75" achromatic objective lens and lens cap

Parallel, stitched leather primary barrel

fig 2. Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, Circa 1895
fig 2. Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, Circa 1895

Offering a smooth draw action and easy focus

Swivel dust cover to flared eye cup

An historic, period antique pocket telescope, as good to use today as it was a hundred years ago.

Dimensions:

Fully Drawn: 36.5cm (14.25'')

fig 3. Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, Circa 1895
fig 3. Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, Circa 1895

Closed: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Objective Glass Diameter: 20mm (.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 Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, Circa 1895
fig 4. Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, Circa 1895

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: 18.5816

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
46.5cm (18.31")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA627888
Dealers Internal Ref
18.5816
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, Circa 1895
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