Large Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian

Name: Large Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA854183
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is a large antique telescope. An English, single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use by Dollond of London, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

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

Fascinating 'day or night' example from the long-standing Dollond

Good optics presenting a clear, sharp performance

Broad fruitwood primary barrel in good order with some light wear

Draws with a firm action and focuses easily

Generously sized 35mm (1.5") achromatic objective behind a removable, sliding dust cap

Dashingly flared eyecup with swivel cover and fine knurled detail to edges

Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display

Engraved to draw tube with 'Dollond, London - Day or Night'

This is a charming antique Dollond telescope, and as good to use today as it was nearly two hundred years ago. Delivered polished and ready to display or enjoy.

Dimensions:

Closed Length: 53.5cm (21'')

Fully Drawn Length: 98.5cm (38.75'')

Objective Glass Diameter: 3.5cm (1.5'')

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Our Ref: 18.7968

Physical Dimensions

Height

1cm (0.39")

Width

1cm (0.39")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA854183

Dealers Internal Reference

18.7968

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is a large antique telescope.

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An English, single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use by Dollond of London, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

London Fine Antiques

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

fig 1. Large Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian

Fascinating 'day or night' example from the long-standing Dollond

Good optics presenting a clear, sharp performance

Broad fruitwood primary barrel in good order with some light wear

Draws with a firm action and focuses easily

fig 2. Large Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian

Generously sized 35mm (1.5") achromatic objective behind a removable, sliding dust cap

Dashingly flared eyecup with swivel cover and fine knurled detail to edges

Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display

fig 3. Large Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian

Engraved to draw tube with 'Dollond, London - Day or Night'

This is a charming antique Dollond telescope, and as good to use today as it was nearly two hundred years ago. Delivered polished and ready to display or enjoy.