Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Spencer Browning

Name: Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Spencer Browning
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA853865
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is an antique officer of the watch telescope. An English, mahogany and brass single draw terrestrial or astronomical refractor by Spencer, Browning & Rust, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1835.

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

Superb early Victorian example with attractive finish

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Dressed in select mahogany, the barrel shows fine grain interest

Clear and bright, large diameter objective with a generous size of 45mm (1.75")

Draws with a pleasingly firm action

Dust cap for front element, with a sliding cover to the eyecup

Maker's mark to draw tube reads Spencer, Browning & Rust. London, Improved

Further documented with supplier; Sold by J.J. Wolff, Southampton

Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass captain's stand

This is a fascinating example of an antique officer of the watch telescope, from the early to mid 18th century. Fine provenance to the engraved barrel adds further appeal. Delivered polished and ready to display or enjoy.

Dimensions:

Closed Length: 68cm (26.75'')

Fully Drawn Length: 95cm (37.5'')

Primary Objective Diameter: 4.5cm (1.75'')

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Our Ref: 18.8015

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

Sellingantiques Reference

SA853865

Dealers Internal Reference

18.8015

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is an antique officer of the watch telescope.

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An English, mahogany and brass single draw terrestrial or astronomical refractor by Spencer, Browning & Rust, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1835.

London Fine Antiques

fig 1. Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Spencer Browning

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

Superb early Victorian example with attractive finish

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 2. Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Spencer Browning

Dressed in select mahogany, the barrel shows fine grain interest

Clear and bright, large diameter objective with a generous size of 45mm (1.75")

Draws with a pleasingly firm action

Dust cap for front element, with a sliding cover to the eyecup

fig 3. Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Spencer Browning

Maker's mark to draw tube reads Spencer, Browning & Rust. London, Improved

Further documented with supplier; Sold by J.J. Wolff, Southampton

Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass captain's stand

This is a fascinating example of an antique officer of the watch telescope, from the early to mid 18th century. Fine provenance to the engraved barrel adds further appeal. Delivered polished and ready to display or enjoy.