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Georgian Library Telescope
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Georgian Library Telescope

18th century
Description

A substantial and attractive Georgian solid brass telescope by Gilbert & Co Ltd.

Manufactured between 1800-1806, the company was rated amongst the very best of the period and bears the manufacturers engraved marks.

The main lens is 3" diameter and the length is 160cm when extended.

It is usable and in very good condition.

The telescope stands on a brass tripod base.

Circa 1800.

We can discuss delivery or collection options.

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Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Georgian Brass Library Telescope to the Georgian era.

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SA1195427
Dealers Internal Reference
A4917
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A substantial and attractive Georgian solid brass telescope by Gilbert & Co Ltd.
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Manufactured between 1800-1806, the company was rated amongst the very best of the period and bears the manufacturers engraved marks.
Jane Short Antiques
fig 1. A Georgian brass library telescope mounted on a folding tripod stand with cabriole legs.
fig 1. Georgian Library Telescope

The main lens is 3" diameter and the length is 160cm when extended.

It is usable and in very good condition.

The telescope stands on a brass tripod base.

Circa 1800.

We can discuss delivery or collection options.

Payment bt bank transfer, PayPal or card via phone

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Georgian Brass Library Telescope to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195427
Dealers Internal Ref
A4917
Jane Short Antiques
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Georgian Library Telescope

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A Georgian brass library telescope mounted on a folding tripod stand with cabriole legs.
Georgian Library Telescope
Ref: SA1195427
A Georgian brass library telescope mounted on a folding tripod stand with cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectTelescopes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBrass, Glass
  • ColourBrass Gold
  • MotifsFolding tripod legs, Cylindrical brass barrel, Adjustable support strut, Draw tube focus

This substantial Georgian library telescope by Gilbert & Co Ltd dates from between 1800 and 1806, exhibiting a solid brass construction with a warm metallic gold finish. The design incorporates a long cylindrical brass barrel, an adjustable support strut, and a draw tube focus, mounted upon a folding tripod base with cabriole legs and pad feet. The manufacturer's engraved marks are visible on the metal, alongside subtle surface wear and patination appropriate for its age. The main lens measures 8 cm in diameter, and the overall length reaches 160 cm when fully extended. Positioned upon an office desk or library table, the telescope adds a distinguished gentleman's library aesthetic to a study or workspace. It operates as a fully functional optical instrument, serving as both a decorative focal point and a practical viewing device for terrestrial or celestial observation. The compact folding tripod stand allows the piece to be securely displayed on flat surfaces within a traditional interior setting.

FAQs

A Georgian library telescope is an 18th or early 19th-century desktop refractor instrument mounted on a tabletop tripod, designed for terrestrial and astronomical observation within estate studies and private libraries.

These scientific instruments were predominantly constructed from polished brass with ground optical glass lenses, featuring hand-turned fittings, threaded draw tubes, and cast tripod bases.

Authentic period examples typically feature engraved maker signatures near the eyepiece, hand-cut screw threads, unlacquered metal displaying natural oxidisation, and period-specific leg terminations such as pad feet.

Place the instrument prominently on a mahogany office desk, a deep window sill, or a library bookshelf to complement traditional study aesthetics.

Dust the metal body using a soft microfibre cloth while avoiding abrasive chemical polishes that remove historic patina, and clean optical elements strictly with non-abrasive optical cleaners.
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