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Antique Library Telescope, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Scottish E. Lennie

About the Item

This is an antique library telescope for terrestrial or astronomical use. A Scottish piece from the renowned firm, E. Lennie and dating to circa 1880. Larger than most presenting a clear, sharp optical performance Parallel, brass, primary barrel in good order, 101.5cm, 40", fully extended 7cm, 2.75", achromatic doublet objective lens Rack and pinion, fine focusing wheel A pair of eye tubes offering different magnifications and a single tinted filter Engraved 'E. Lennie, Edinburgh' to the collar Standing upon a robust, table top, tripod of cabriole legs and spade feet The fitted pitch pine case in good antique order Original retailers card to the inside of the lid A super example of a Victorian library telescope that still offers a clear and sharp view. Dimensions: Case: Max width 101.5cm (40'') Max depth 24cm (9.5'') Max height 15cm (6'') Objective glass diameter 7cm (2.75'') Maximum drawn length 144cm (56.75'') Height to parallel on stand 50.75cm (20'') About E. Lennie E. Lennie, Edinburgh was a Scottish Optician and Instrument Maker (1840 - 1971) J. Lennie was founded in 1840 by James Lennie who was a member of the Photographic Society of Scotland and the Edinburgh Photographic Society. The firm were listed periodically as opticians, dealer in hardware, jewellers and perfumer. The family firm operated originally from 14 Leith Street until 1857 when they moved premises to 46 Princes Street, Edinburgh – opposite the Scott Monument. Here, trading under the name E. Lennie, after Mrs Eliza Lennie who was James' widow, the business is listed as optician, manufacturer of photographic apparatus, eyeglass maker and spectacle maker. The firm appears to be handed down the generations moving to 5 Castle Street in 1954 and then being incorporated by J Turnbull & Co and moving again to 56 George Street in 1959-1971.

Dimensions:
Height: 19.99 in (50.75 cm)Width: 56.7 in (144 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)
Style:
Victorian (Of the Period)
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1880
Condition:
Presented in good antique condition.
Seller Location:
Hele, Devon, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 18.50541stDibs: LU264539851923

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