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A Brass Pocket Telescope by C Barrett, London
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A Brass Pocket Telescope by C Barrett, London

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 October 2025 · John Hubbard Antiques
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A brass three draw pocket telescope, by C Barrett, 144 Fleet Street, London. Good working order with good leather sheath.

Measures 17" (43.3cm) extended closing to 6.3/4" (17.3cm)

Circa 1920

Stock no: 4804

Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Telescope to the Edwardian era.

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43.3cm (17.05")
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SA1135172
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Description
A brass three draw pocket telescope, by C Barrett, 144 Fleet Street, London. Good working order with good leather sheath.

Measures 17" (43.3cm) extended closing to 6.3/4" (17.3cm)

Circa 1920

Stock no: 4804

Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Telescope to the Edwardian era.

Height
43.3cm (17.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1135172
Dealers Internal Ref
4804
John Hubbard Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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An antique collapsible brass pocket telescope with a black leather barrel casing lies horizontally on a light wood surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique collapsible brass pocket telescope with a black leather barrel casing lies horizontally on a light wood surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Brass Pocket Telescope by C Barrett, London

Archive II An antique collapsible brass pocket telescope with a black leather barrel casing lies horizontally on a light wood surface. View II
Archive III An antique collapsible brass pocket telescope with a black leather barrel casing lies horizontally on a light wood surface. View III
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Archive V An antique collapsible brass pocket telescope with a black leather barrel casing lies horizontally on a light wood surface. View V
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John Hubbard Antiques

John Hubbard Antiques
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Birmingham Road
Blakedown
Worcestershire
DY10 3JE
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An antique collapsible brass pocket telescope with a black leather barrel casing lies horizontally on a light wood surface.
A brass pocket telescope by C Barrett, London
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An antique collapsible brass pocket telescope with a black leather barrel casing lies horizontally on a light wood surface.
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  • ObjectScientific Instruments
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian / Victorian
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Leather
  • ColourBrass and Dark Brown
  • MotifsCollapsible draw tubes, Leather-wrapped barrel, Threaded eyepieces, Engraved maker signature
  • SizeH 43.3 cm (17 in)

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Pocket telescopes, or spyglasses, became popular during the 18th and 19th centuries as portable optical instruments for travellers, mariners, and naturalists. Compact draw-tube designs allowed users to easily observe distant objects while on the move.

Authentic antique portable telescopes were typically crafted from polished brass components with glass optics. Many barrels featured protective outer coverings made of stitched leather, sharkskin (shagreen), or whalebone to improve grip and durability.

Authentification involves examining the manufacturing techniques, such as hand-cut threads on the draw tubes, natural patina on the brass, and genuine maker signatures engraved on the final draw or eyepiece rim. Modern reproductions often use machine-stamped parts and lack the weight and optical clarity of period glass.

An antique telescope serves as an ideal accent piece for study desks, bookshelf displays, or mantelpieces. Pairing the metallic brass finish with dark wood surfaces and leather bound books enhances a classic library aesthetic.

Preservation requires storing optical instruments in stable, low-humidity environments to prevent lens fungus and brass corrosion. Avoid using harsh metal polishes that remove historic patina, opting instead for gentle dusting with a soft microfiber cloth.
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