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19th Century Gilt Brass Spy Glass Telescope
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19th Century Gilt Brass Spy Glass Telescope

19th century
Sold 4 June 2025 · Hansord Antiques
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Description

A fine example of a early 19th century pocket spy glass telescope signed by Ebsworth, London. Gilt brass case with delicately engraved barrel.

Date of Manufacture

Hansord Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Spyglass to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA867739
Dealers Notes

Our stock includes early oak and walnut furniture from the 18th century, as well as more formal pieces from the Georgian period. Clocks, barometers and globes are complemented by Colonial cabinets, furniture and early arms. Their scientific instruments, which include early microscopes, telescopes and equipment such as sextants, provide a fascinating insight into the evolution of technology, whilst demonstrating fine artistry and craftsmanship. One of Hansord’s many exhibitions was entitled ‘From simplicity to complexity with a little eccentricity’ and this continues to be the guiding mantra behind their collection today.

Description
A fine example of a early 19th century pocket spy glass telescope signed by Ebsworth, London. Gilt brass case with delicately engraved barrel.
Date of Manufacture

Hansord Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Spyglass to the 19th Century.

Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA867739
Hansord Antiques
Hansord Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2016

Furniture, works of art,globes ,and scientific instruments

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An angled close-up view of a short, multi-draw gilt brass telescope featuring detailed chased leaf patterns around the objective lens housing. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An angled close-up view of a short, multi-draw gilt brass telescope featuring detailed chased leaf patterns around the objective lens housing. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Gilt Brass Spy Glass Telescope

Archive II An angled close-up view of a short, multi-draw gilt brass telescope featuring detailed chased leaf patterns around the objective lens housing. View II
Archive III An angled close-up view of a short, multi-draw gilt brass telescope featuring detailed chased leaf patterns around the objective lens housing. View III
Archive IV An angled close-up view of a short, multi-draw gilt brass telescope featuring detailed chased leaf patterns around the objective lens housing. View IV
Archive V An angled close-up view of a short, multi-draw gilt brass telescope featuring detailed chased leaf patterns around the objective lens housing. View V
Archive VI An angled close-up view of a short, multi-draw gilt brass telescope featuring detailed chased leaf patterns around the objective lens housing. View VI
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Hansord Antiques

Hansord Antiques
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Nr Lincoln
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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An angled close-up view of a short, multi-draw gilt brass telescope featuring detailed chased leaf patterns around the objective lens housing.
19TH CENTURY GILT BRASS SPY GLASS TELESCOPE
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An angled close-up view of a short, multi-draw gilt brass telescope featuring detailed chased leaf patterns around the objective lens housing.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectScientific Instruments
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsChased foliage banding, Collapsible draw tubes, Knurled edge rings
  • SizeW 4.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Spyglasses were compact, portable telescopes used primarily by maritime officers, military personnel, and travelers from the 17th through the 19th centuries for distance viewing.

Nineteenth-century optical instruments were typically constructed from brass, often with gilt or lacquered finishes, and frequently featured leather, wood, or ray skin grips alongside glass lenses.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-turned metal threads, glass optics with slight imperfections or air bubbles, makers signatures engraved on the draw tubes, and natural age-related patination on the brass.

This type of instrument works well as a sculptural desk accessory, styled atop a stack of books on a bookshelf, or displayed within a glass-fronted cabinet in a study.

Brass should be kept dry and dusted gently with a soft cloth to preserve the historic patina, avoiding harsh chemical polishes. Lenses can be cleaned carefully using specialist optical cleaning solution and microfibre cloths.
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