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Lovely Early Brass 4 Draw Telescope by L. Casella, London.
The Dorking Desk Shop
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Lovely Early Brass 4 Draw Telescope by L. Casella, London.

1900 - 1920
Description

Lovely early brass 4 draw telescope. The brass sections folding into a conveniently small package for transport. In an old leather casing. Producing a strong clear image.

Louis Pascal Casella was born in 1809 in Edinburgh whose mother was the daughter of general George Ramsay of Edinburgh who was the Governor of Nova Scotia from 1816 to 1820, Governor General of British North America from 1820 to 1828 and later Commander-in-Chief Died 1896

Size 10 x 3 x 3 inches opening to 32 inches long (25 x 6 x 6 cm opening to 81 cm)

Price £375

Stock no. 6016

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Antique Brass Draw Telescope to the 1900s.

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SA980704
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6016
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Description
Lovely early brass 4 draw telescope. The brass sections folding into a conveniently small package for transport. In an old leather casing. Producing a strong clear image.

Louis Pascal Casella was born in 1809 in Edinburgh whose mother was the daughter of general George Ramsay of Edinburgh who was the Governor of Nova Scotia from 1816 to 1820, Governor General of British North America from 1820 to 1828 and later Commander-in-Chief Died 1896

Size 10 x 3 x 3 inches opening to 32 inches long (25 x 6 x 6 cm opening to 81 cm)

Price £375

Stock no. 6016

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Antique Brass Draw Telescope to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA980704
Dealers Internal Ref
6016
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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An extended four-draw antique brass telescope featuring a central stitched leather barrel sleeve.
Lovely early brass 4 draw telescope by L. Casella, London.
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An extended four-draw antique brass telescope featuring a central stitched leather barrel sleeve.
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A multi-draw brass telescope consists of concentric brass tubes that slide into one another to allow for compact storage while providing optical magnification when fully extended. These portable telescopes were widely produced throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries for naval, military, and personal terrestrial observation.

Traditional telescopes from the nineteenth century were typically constructed using solid brass tubes, ground optical glass lenses, and a main barrel bound in leather, wood, or vulcanite to provide a comfortable grip and insulation against cold weather.

Authentic nineteenth-century brass telescopes often feature maker inscriptions engraved onto the smallest draw tube near the eyepiece, hand-cut brass threads, and natural wear or patination on the draw tubes from repeated extension and retraction.

An antique brass telescope functions well as a decorative accent placed on an executive office desk, an open bookshelf, or displayed alongside vintage books and globes in a library setting to add historical interest.

Care should be taken to avoid applying harsh metal polishes directly to the brass, as this can strip the aged patina or damage adjacent leather sleeves. The brass can be dusted with a soft microfibre cloth, while the leather can be occasionally treated with a dedicated leather conditioner.
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