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Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Broadhurst Clarkson & Co, Edwardian

$1,782.14
£1,305
€1,534.81
CA$2,445.17
A$2,732.07
CHF 1,429.18
MX$33,503.97
NOK 18,262.17
SEK 17,317.37
DKK 11,455.12
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This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky Dressed for the field and of usefully compact form Displays a desirable aged patina throughout Quality brass shows delightful golden hues and lightly time worn Primary barrel dressed in stitched leather, tanned to alight brown Of 3-draw type, drawing from a usefully compact length of 27cm (10.75'') Fully drawn, extending to a length of 75cm (29.5'') Primary objective lens with a generous diameter of 60mm (2.25") Scratch to front element no hindrance to the viewing experience Engraved to the final barrel for Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co of London Leather dust cup with accessory carry strap for safe keeping Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass Captains Stand for display This is a charming antique telescope, of useful drawn proportion and graced with appealing polished brightwork. As good to use today as it was over a hundred years ago. Delivered ready for use or display. Dimensions: Closed Length: 27cm (10.75'') Fully Drawn: 75cm (29.5'') Objective Diameter: 40mm (1.5'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Diameter: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Style:
    Edwardian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 248571stDibs: LU2645342614002

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