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A Terrestrial 19thc Library Telescope
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A Terrestrial 19thc Library Telescope

19th century
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A 19thC brass telescope by Cousens & Son of Swansea circa 1875. Fully operational producing good clear and powerful images through its unblemished lenses. It moves smoothly on its original brass and iron folding leg stand. It can be focussed easily for both terrestrial and astronomical use. It comes with one original lens for astronomical subjects and a very useful brass adapter which alows surprisingly good magnification for terrestrial (the right way up) viewing using a modern erecting lens. Obviously some old handling and useage dents/blemises but overall a good practical and at the same time a decorative piece.

Cousens & Son operated from 20 Wind Street Swansea from the mid 1800's to about 1900. At this time the North Dock which was close by was thriving with trade.

Main barrel 91.5 cm to max about 118 cm

Diameter 7.5 cm (3 inch dia objective lens)

Stands 52 cm high with the telescope horizontal.

OVERSEAS buyers please ask for shipping costs before purchasing.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

The Antique Partnership has dated this Antique Brass Library Telescope to the Victorian era.

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SA968697
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26014
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A 19thC brass telescope by Cousens & Son of Swansea circa 1875. Fully operational producing good clear and powerful images through its unblemished lenses. It moves smoothly on its original brass and iron folding leg stand. It can be focussed easily for both terrestrial and astronomical use. It comes with one original lens for astronomical subjects and a very useful brass adapter which alows surprisingly good magnification for terrestrial (the right way up) viewing using a modern erecting lens.
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Obviously some old handling and useage dents/blemises but overall a good practical and at the same time a decorative piece.
The Antique Partnership
fig 1. A nineteenth-century brass terrestrial library telescope supported by a dark tripod stand.
fig 1. A Terrestrial 19thc Library Telescope

Cousens & Son operated from 20 Wind Street Swansea from the mid 1800's to about 1900. At this time the North Dock which was close by was thriving with trade.

Main barrel 91.5 cm to max about 118 cm

Diameter 7.5 cm (3 inch dia objective lens)

Stands 52 cm high with the telescope horizontal.

OVERSEAS buyers please ask for shipping costs before purchasing.

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Partnership has dated this Antique Brass Library Telescope to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA968697
Dealers Internal Ref
26014
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A Terrestrial 19thc Library Telescope

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A nineteenth-century brass terrestrial library telescope supported by a dark tripod stand.
A terrestrial 19thC Library telescope
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A nineteenth-century brass terrestrial library telescope supported by a dark tripod stand.
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FAQs

A terrestrial library telescope is a brass optical instrument designed during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries for viewing land-based objects from inside a building, typically mounted on a compact tripod for desk or tabletop stability.

These telescopes were primarily constructed from drawn brass barrels fitted with glass lenses, supported by cast iron or brass tripod bases featuring cabriole feet and knurled focus adjustment screws.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut screw threads, solid heavy brass construction, natural surface oxidisation or patination, and optical lenses held within threaded brass cells.

Positioning a brass library telescope on a mahogany executive desk, a deep window sill, or a library sideboard introduces scholarly character and historic craftsmanship to modern studies or living rooms.

Dust the brass barrel lightly using a dry microfibre cloth without harsh metal polishes to preserve historical patina, and clean the glass optics using specialised lens wipes.
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