A Victorian Pocket Telescope

19th century

Sold by The Antique Partnership

Description

A well made Victorian pocket telescope. The three drawer sections pull out firmly and smoothly. It focuses well and can view the moons craters crisply and distinctly. No discernible lens cracks or chips. Generally in very good condition and has a nice solid quality feel. The makers or retailers name is inscribed on the barrel 'R. Smith York and Scarboro'. The veneered body of the scope (which is a lovely rich colour has a scar where it joins which is the only flaw if there is one. It has an object lens removeable cap and an eyepiece sliding lens cover.

62.5 cm open

21.2 cm closed

The body approx. 4 cm in diameter

End cap 4.5 in diameter

Eye piece 3.2 cm in diameter.

Physical Dimensions

Height

62.5cm (24.61")

Width

4.5cm (1.77")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

The Antique Partnership has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA694371

Dealers Internal Reference

23085

Dealers Notes

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