A VICTORIAN 8 DRAWER TELESCOPE signed CHADBURN BROS SHEFFIELD.
Stock Number: 1017
£190
A 19thC 8 drawer telescope with painted barrel - signed Chadburn Bros. Sheffield.
Dimensions
14cms x 5cms
Circa
1880
Maker
CHADBURN BROS. SHEFFIELD
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
This 8 drawer telescope is in good condition. It is approx 75cms long when fully open & 14cms long when closed. The main lens is 4.6cms in diameter. The sliding eye-piece is good. the large lens cap has a missing brass end. All the screws and collars are present. All lenses are damage free. They & the whole telescope could benefit from a good clean. It is signed ‘Chadburn Bros Sheffield”. There are slight dints around this engraved name.
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Dealer information
JP Antiques
I have been dealing with antiques for over 45 years. I have a special interest in medical and optical items. The earlier the better for my collection. I used to sell in Portobello Rd & Bermondsey Market, I now can be found at Newark & by appointment .
