$Antique Telescope on Tripod, Original Case, Refractor, circa 1920-40$

Antique Telescope on Tripod, Original Case, Refractor, circa 1920-40

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Antique Telescope on Tripod, Original Case, Refractor, circa 1920-40

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This is an antique telescope on tripod with original case, a three inch refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use, a 'Starboy' by Broadhurst Clarkson and Co. Ltd, 63 Farringdon Road, London and dating to circa 1920-40. Raised on a mahogany tripod with brass mount this impressive three inch refractor carries the name of Broadhurst Clarkson & Co., a respected name synonymous with high quality optical instruments operating out of London, England. The optics are in good order offering an achromatic object lens and a crisp, bright and sharp image. The sighting scope benefits from fine adjustment for alignment. There are a pair of eye tubes, one astronomical (inverted image) and one terrestrial (upright image) and two coloured filters. The single draw tube extends smoothly and is focused with the knurled wheel moving the rack and pinion fine adjustment mounted internally to the main tube. The tubes are in good order, complete with lens caps and retaining the original paint and lacquer finish. The case is in tip-top condition and displays good colour and grain interest. Opening up, a clean interior with baized bearers and the maker's badge attached inside the lid. A super example and a handsome instrument. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home. Dimensions: Case: Max width 125cm (49.25'') Max depth 22cm (8.75'') Max height 15.25cm (6'') Height to horizontal on tripod 170cm (67'') Maximum drawn length 129.5cm (51'') Objective glass 7.8cm (3''). About Broadhurst Clarkson & Co. Broadhurst Clarkson & Co., Telescope House, 63 Farringdon Road, EC1, London In 1750 Benjamin Martin established an instrument business with his son Joshua joining him in 1778. Joshua went on to patent a method for manufacturing brass tubing in 1782, the same year the firm was sold to Charles Tulley. The Tulley family ran the business through to 1844 when it was sold to Robert Mills who, in turn, sold on to Alexander Clarkson in 1873. Broadhurst became a partner in the business in 1892 but had a falling out with Clarkson resulting in the partnership splitting in 1908. Broadhurst promptly moved to 63 Farringdon Road and named the building Telescope House. In a shrewd move, Broadhurst realised the value of the good Clarkson name and began trading as Broadhurst Clarkson & Co. In house, the firm were able to produce both the lenses and the brass tubes (using Joshua Martin's patented machine). They also operated a showroom and shop on site. With the advent of the First World War in 1914, the business expanded to support the war effort, opening a second lens making facility in London supported by a telescope factory in Watford. After the war the business went from strength to strength for a few decades before a steady decline through the 1950s and 1960s when, by the end of the decade, the business had receded back into Telescope House, closing all other factories. A gentleman named Dudley Fuller acquired the firm in 1973 renaming it Broadhurst Clarkson and Fuller who have gone on to represent Meade Instruments and supply an extensive dealership network in the U.K.

Dimensions:
Height: 66.93 in (170 cm)Width: 50.79 in (129 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
Style:
Other (Of the Period)
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1920
Condition:
Presented in very good vintage condition.
Seller Location:
Hele, Devon, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 18.50531stDibs: LU264539854623