Description
SOLD – A three draw, mahogany barrelled telescope engraved from the off side ( from the eye piece), ‘Lincoln, London’, and additionally engraved with the initials, ‘H.G.B.H.’
The telescope measures 9.5 inches close and 28.75″ fully open with a flint / crown doublet of just over 1.5 inch.
There is a dust slider to the eyepiece. The telescope gives, good, clear images. No splits, cracks or dents – very nice.
Contained in leather case.
Charles Lincoln worked from 1765 – 1805.