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Library Telescope R. Adie Liverpool Tripod Brass Boxed Table Top
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Library Telescope R. Adie Liverpool Tripod Brass Boxed Table Top

19th century
Description

Brass tripod base library telescope made by Richard Adie, circa 1840

Engraved signature mark on the collar

R Adie, Bold St, Liverpool

Multi lens optics with 2,1/8" or 54m diameter objective lens

Rack and pinion fine focus with drawer tube and extension tube.

Additional powerful solar /eclipse observation lens does not focus.

All lenses unscrew and dismantle for cleaning

Clear sharp optics, all in excellent condition with no spots cloud or scratches

The tubes with some dents, does not affect functionality, original lacquer now speckled and worn in places.

Brass tapered pillar mount with folding tripod legs.

Original mahogany fitted box with working hook clasps, lock and key.

A good example of the library telescope, great for use or decoration.

Length of box 33" or 84cm

Boxed weight 7.1 kilos

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Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

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Description
Brass tripod base library telescope made by Richard Adie, circa 1840

Engraved signature mark on the collar

R Adie, Bold St, Liverpool

Multi lens optics with 2,1/8" or 54m diameter objective lens

Rack and pinion fine focus with drawer tube and extension tube.

fig 1. Library Telescope R. Adie Liverpool Tripod Brass Boxed Table Top
fig 1. Library Telescope R. Adie Liverpool Tripod Brass Boxed Table Top

Additional powerful solar /eclipse observation lens does not focus.

All lenses unscrew and dismantle for cleaning

Clear sharp optics, all in excellent condition with no spots cloud or scratches

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The tubes with some dents, does not affect functionality, original lacquer now speckled and worn in places.
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
fig 2. Library Telescope R. Adie Liverpool Tripod Brass Boxed Table Top
fig 2. Library Telescope R. Adie Liverpool Tripod Brass Boxed Table Top

Brass tapered pillar mount with folding tripod legs.

Original mahogany fitted box with working hook clasps, lock and key.

A good example of the library telescope, great for use or decoration.

Length of box 33" or 84cm

Boxed weight 7.1 kilos

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA725807
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

Works of art, collectables, scientific and decorative antiques from the 17th - 20th century

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Andrew Nethercott Antiques

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Andrew Nethercott Antiques
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Library Telescope R. Adie Liverpool Tripod Brass Boxed Table Top
Library Telescope R. Adie Liverpool Tripod Brass Boxed Table Top
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