Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Fruitwood, Terrestrial

This is a small antique three draw telescope, an English brass and fruitwood terrestrial refractor, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A delightfully tactile optical instrument, with fine brass barrels and a richly toned wooden main tube. This late Victorian brass and fruitwood telescope is both decorative and practical, making a fine addition to any antique optical instrument collection or period gentleman’s study. Closed Length: 15cm (6'')Fully Drawn: 40cm (15.75'')Objective Diameter: 2.5cm (1'')

Estimate:£795

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