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Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian
About the Item
This is a long antique telescope. An English, silvered brass single draw refractor by Dennis of London, dating to the early Victorian period and later, circa 1850.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky.
Superior length telescope with appealing finish and personal inscription
Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout
Silvered brass presents bright, reflective tones
Bright objective with large 55mm diameter — some marks to lens edge
Front element protected by sliding sun shade
Removable dust cover encloses the element when not in use
Primary barrel dressed distinctively in a later, quality faux crocodile cover
Flared eye-cup to rear, the sliding dust cover absent
The single draw tube engraved 'Dennis - 122 Bishopsgate St - London'
Personalised from a George John Malcolm to an Arthur Phillpotts
Front dust cover engraved with a small company tower emblem
Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display
This is a quality antique telescope by Dennis of London, of superb proportion and with an eye-catching later barrel dressing. Delivered ready to be displayed or enjoyed.
Dimensions:
closed length: 105cm (41.25'')
fully drawn length: 126cm (49.5'')
objective lens diameter: 55mm (2.25'')
- Dimensions:Height: 0.4 in (1 cm)Width: 0.4 in (1 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
- Seller Location:Hele, Devon, GB
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