ANTIQUE TELESCOPES for sale
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A
magnificent terrestrial and astronomical telescope on a fine
height adjustable mahogany floor stand. This telescope, I believe,
was made by John Browning of London, retailed by Dr. Arthur
Chevalier of Paris and presented to George
Cecil Ives (friend of Oscar
Wilde) for his 12th
Christmas. The main
lens encap is engraved “George
Cecil Ives, November 1879”
(George was born Oct. 1867). The side of the main tube is engraved
“DOCTEUR
Arthur CHAVALIER, Opticien
Officer d Acudinire, 158
PALAIS – ROYAL 158, PARIS”
and
there is a fine engraving
“J
B November 1879”
inside
the main body tube. The telescope
has
a small focussing spotting 'scope attached, 3 interchangeable
eyepieces – one low power terrestrial erecting lens and 2
high power inverting astronomical lenses and comes in a fitted
case
with
carrying handles each end. The stand is a fine mahogany tripod
with geared winding
handle to
adjust the height of the instrument, for sitting or standing and
to accommodate all sizes from small children to full grown adults.
- poa
A
fine three draw antique telescope
dating to the mid 1800's. The telescope has a 1 3/4 inch objective
lens, is 10 1/4 long closed, 31 1/4 inches long fully extended and
weighs 1 lb 10 oz.
It has a sliding ray shade, removable endcap, sun filter on the sliding eyepiece dust shield, a leather covered barrel and is complete and in good working order. This type of telescope was often referred to as a “Dollond”. It is a good example of the typical telescope used by sea captains in the Victorian era. - £175
A
pair of Antique Brass Galilean field glasses or
binoculars, impressed around each eyepiece“THE
LIVERPOOL”.
These type of field glasses were made from the middle of the
1800’s until optical prism technology overtook the simple
Galilean optics in the early 20th century. These, all brass,
binoculars are in good condition with brown leather covered
barrels, and sliding ray shades. The optics are fine and free of
any significant scratches, chips or cracks and they focus smoothly
giving a clear image. They measure just under 6 inches in
length with shades extended and compress down to 4 inches for
storage. The main
lenses are
2 inches diameter, and the general finish is very good for the
age. A fine example of this mid 19th
century instrument.
-
£35
An assortment of binoculars, including w.w.1. military, nautical, etc
BOOKS
This
well illustrated little book by Reg. Cheetham, serves as a guide
on the identification and dating of old telescopes found in
collections and the antique trade. It has a host of information
about telescopes dating back to Newton’s telescope,
explains
the basic principles of their optics and gives useful tips on care
and restoration. The book is profusely illustrated with
photographs of telescopes from the author’s own collection.
A
must for all who are interested in antique telescopes. - £25
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