Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Dollond, London, Mid-19th Century
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Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Dollond, London, Mid-19th Century
About the Item
- Creator:Dollond, London (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 1.5 in (3.8 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.8 cm)
- Style:Early Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Mid-19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition. Some surface scratches to lens cap. Wear commensurate with age.
- Seller Location:Hele, Devon, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 18.50881stDibs: LU2645316497042
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