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Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, Circa 1880
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Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, Circa 1880

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 1880.

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

28mm, 1.1" achromatic objective lens with extending sunshade

Parallel primary barrel, half leather and brass

Three draw tubes, wear commensurate with age and careful use

Offering a smooth draw action and easy focus

Swivel dust cover to flared eyecup and associated lens cap

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

Dimensions:

Closed Length: 16.5cm (6.5'')

Fully Drawn with Sun Shade: 48.5cm (19'')

Objective Glass Diameter: 28mm (1'.1')

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: 18.5823

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA640674
Dealers Internal Reference
18.5823
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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 1880.

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 1880
fig 1. Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, Circa 1880

Presenting a clear, sharp optical performance

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

28mm, 1.1" achromatic objective lens with extending sunshade

Parallel primary barrel, half leather and brass

fig 2. Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, Circa 1880
fig 2. Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, Circa 1880

Three draw tubes, wear commensurate with age and careful use

Offering a smooth draw action and easy focus

Swivel dust cover to flared eyecup and associated lens cap

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

fig 3. Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, Circa 1880
fig 3. Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, Circa 1880

Dimensions:

Closed Length: 16.5cm (6.5'')

Fully Drawn with Sun Shade: 48.5cm (19'')

Objective Glass Diameter: 28mm (1'.1')

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 1880
fig 4. Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, Circa 1880

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: 18.5823

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA640674
Dealers Internal Ref
18.5823
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 1880
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