SOLD – Three draw telescope and case by Dollond.

SOLD – Three draw telescope and case by Dollond.

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Circa

1850

Maker

Dollond

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Categories: Telescopes, Telescopes - Refracting

Description

SOLD – A very nice three draw telescope with a black enamelled barrel, the first draw is engraved, \’Dollond, London. 5380\’.

It measures 10 inches long when closed and opens to 29 inches in length with a doublet main lens of just over 1.5 inches (4 cms).

The first draw is constructed into 3 segments with a four lens arrangement, with an internal light stop fitted into the first segment; an arrangement thought to be based on the 4-lens eyepiece designed by John Dollond.

The telescope is free of damage and gives excellent clear views. In original brown tan, felt lined,  leather case (strap detached / missing).

 

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