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Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, 3 Draw, Refractor, Victorian
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Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, 3 Draw, Refractor, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique pocket telescope. An English, brass and leather 3 draw refractor of the Victorian period and dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.

Painted brass displays a desirable aged patina

Fine aged leather-bound primary tube in good order

Draws to its extent with a smooth action

25mm (1") objective and polished brass dust cap

Flared eyecup with concentric detail and sliding dust cover

Pocket friendly - closed length of 15cm (6")

Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass "captain's stand" for display and delivered ready for use or display.

Dimensions:

Closed Length: 15cm (6'')

Max Drawn Length: 41.5cm (16.25'')

Objective Glass Diameter: 25mm (1'')

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Our Ref: 18.6154

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

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

Reference Numbers
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SA663528
Dealers Internal Reference
18.6154
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Description
This is an antique pocket telescope.
An English, brass and leather 3 draw refractor of the Victorian period and dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Painted brass displays a desirable aged patina

fig 1. Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, 3 Draw, Refractor, Victorian
fig 1. Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, 3 Draw, Refractor, Victorian

Fine aged leather-bound primary tube in good order

Draws to its extent with a smooth action

25mm (1") objective and polished brass dust cap

Flared eyecup with concentric detail and sliding dust cover

Pocket friendly - closed length of 15cm (6")

fig 2. Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, 3 Draw, Refractor, Victorian
fig 2. Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, 3 Draw, Refractor, Victorian

Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass "captain's stand" for display and delivered ready for use or display.

Dimensions:

Closed Length: 15cm (6'')

Max Drawn Length: 41.5cm (16.25'')

Objective Glass Diameter: 25mm (1'')

fig 3. Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, 3 Draw, Refractor, Victorian
fig 3. Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, 3 Draw, Refractor, Victorian

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.

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: 18.6154

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

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA663528
Dealers Internal Ref
18.6154
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, English, Brass, Leather, 3 Draw, Refractor, Victorian
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