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Antique 3 Draw Leather and Brass Telescope

Name: Antique 3 Draw Leather and Brass Telescope
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA690517
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Description

Good example of a high quality telescope dating from the late 19th century. It is a powerful three draw telescope with a leather covered centre and brass tubes. It was likely a marine telescope as either end of the leather body is a rope twist detail and the leather itself is in an attractive criss-crossed pattern.

The condition of the telescope is very good for its age and it is fully functional with undamaged lenses. The lenses are generally clean and they produce a clear and crisp image, although I expect they would probably benefit from a clean. The tubes have some minor signs of use and age and some small dinks but nothing detrimental. The brass surrounding the lens has a small dent in it. The leather has some signs of age, light scuffs and marks and the rope twist edging has worn and frayed at one end but overall it has a nice worn patina. The draws have a smooth but firm action and the brass has been cleaned and lightly polished.

Approximate Measurements :

Closed Length : 6" (15cm)

Extended Length : 15" (38cm)

Front Lens Diameter : 1" (2.5cm)

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Physical Dimensions

Height

2.5cm (0.98")

Width

15cm (5.91")

Depth

2.5cm (0.98")

Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA690517

Description

Good example of a high quality telescope dating from the late 19th century. It is a powerful three draw telescope with a leather covered centre and brass tubes.

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It was likely a marine telescope as either end of the leather body is a rope twist detail and the leather itself is in an attractive criss-crossed pattern.

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fig 1. Antique 3 Draw Leather and Brass Telescope

The condition of the telescope is very good for its age and it is fully functional with undamaged lenses. The lenses are generally clean and they produce a clear and crisp image, although I expect they would probably benefit from a clean. The tubes have some minor signs of use and age and some small dinks but nothing detrimental. The brass surrounding the lens has a small dent in it. The leather has some signs of age, light scuffs and marks and the rope twist edging has worn and frayed at one end but overall it has a nice worn patina. The draws have a smooth but firm action and the brass has been cleaned and lightly polished.