Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian

Name: Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA953013
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is an antique four draw telescope. An English, brass refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use by Dollond of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

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

Of superb length when fully drawn, with a compact form when closed

Displays a desirable aged patina throughout

Good optics from the broad 50mm diameter objective, presenting a clear, sharp performance

Draws with a firm, positive action to a length of almost 3' 6"

Stout primary barrel dressed with a tactile, later faux crocodile cover

Fourth draw tube engraved 'Dollond, London'

Eye cup protected with a swivel type dust cover

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

This is a fine antique four draw telescope, with striking length when fully drawn and bearing the famous Dollond name. As good to use today as it was over a hundred years ago. Delivered polished and ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Closed Length: 28cm (11'')

Fully Drawn Length: 106cm (41.75'')

Objective Lens Diameter: 50mm (2'')

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Our Ref: 18.8759

Physical Dimensions

Height

1cm (0.39")

Width

1cm (0.39")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA953013

Dealers Internal Reference

18.8759

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is an antique four draw telescope.

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An English, brass refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use by Dollond of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

London Fine Antiques

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

fig 1. Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian

Of superb length when fully drawn, with a compact form when closed

Displays a desirable aged patina throughout

Good optics from the broad 50mm diameter objective, presenting a clear, sharp performance

Draws with a firm, positive action to a length of almost 3' 6"

fig 2. Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian

Stout primary barrel dressed with a tactile, later faux crocodile cover

Fourth draw tube engraved 'Dollond, London'

Eye cup protected with a swivel type dust cover

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

fig 3. Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian

This is a fine antique four draw telescope, with striking length when fully drawn and bearing the famous Dollond name. As good to use today as it was over a hundred years ago. Delivered polished and ready to enjoy.