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Antique Marine Telescope, English, Single Draw, Ship, Refractor, Victorian
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Antique Marine Telescope, English, Single Draw, Ship, Refractor, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique marine telescope. An English, silvered brass single draw 'officer of the watch' ship's refractor with personal inscription, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1895.

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

Well presented with a fascinating personal inscription

Displays a desirable aged patina

Silvered brass with an appealing, textured barrel finish

Wonderful engraved message from a captain to his apprentice dated August 1896

Inscription reads thus; August 1896

To Captain George E.W. Ragner from his old master

E. J. Essenloope "Sunrise" R. Y. S.

Single draw telescope operates with smooth action

Clear, bright objective lens has a diameter of 25mm (1")

Sliding sunshade to the objective lens

Flared eyecup with swivel dust cover

A fine antique marine telescope, supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display. Delivered polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Closed Length: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Drawn Length: 63cm (24.75'')

Objective Diameter: 2.5cm (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.

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: 18.6333

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA686759
Dealers Internal Reference
18.6333
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Description
This is an antique marine telescope.
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An English, silvered brass single draw 'officer of the watch' ship's refractor with personal inscription, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1895.
London Fine Antiques

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

fig 1. Antique Marine Telescope, English, Single Draw, Ship, Refractor, Victorian
fig 1. Antique Marine Telescope, English, Single Draw, Ship, Refractor, Victorian

Well presented with a fascinating personal inscription

Displays a desirable aged patina

Silvered brass with an appealing, textured barrel finish

Wonderful engraved message from a captain to his apprentice dated August 1896

fig 2. Antique Marine Telescope, English, Single Draw, Ship, Refractor, Victorian
fig 2. Antique Marine Telescope, English, Single Draw, Ship, Refractor, Victorian

Inscription reads thus; August 1896

To Captain George E.W. Ragner from his old master

E. J. Essenloope "Sunrise" R. Y. S.

Single draw telescope operates with smooth action

Clear, bright objective lens has a diameter of 25mm (1")

fig 3. Antique Marine Telescope, English, Single Draw, Ship, Refractor, Victorian
fig 3. Antique Marine Telescope, English, Single Draw, Ship, Refractor, Victorian

Sliding sunshade to the objective lens

Flared eyecup with swivel dust cover

A fine antique marine telescope, supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display. Delivered polished and ready for the home.

fig 4. Antique Marine Telescope, English, Single Draw, Ship, Refractor, Victorian
fig 4. Antique Marine Telescope, English, Single Draw, Ship, Refractor, Victorian

Dimensions:

Closed Length: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Drawn Length: 63cm (24.75'')

Objective Diameter: 2.5cm (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.

fig 5. Antique Marine Telescope, English, Single Draw, Ship, Refractor, Victorian
fig 5. Antique Marine Telescope, English, Single Draw, Ship, Refractor, Victorian

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: 18.6333

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA686759
Dealers Internal Ref
18.6333
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Antique Marine Telescope, English, Single Draw, Ship, Refractor, Victorian
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