Antique Maritime Telescope, English, Brass, Walnut, Ship, J. Sewill, Victorian

Our Stock # 24068

This is an antique maritime telescope. An English, brass and walnut mounted ship's instrument by J. Sewill, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. 

Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife stalking, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky.

• Fascinating maritime focused telescope with superb stand and of renowned manufacture
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
• Brass presents warm golden hues, the primary barrel dressed in a quality faux crocodile finish
• Walnut stand presents fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

• Of good size, the single draw scope pulls smoothly to its extent
• Clear, bright objective element with a diameter of 45mm (1.75'')
• Engraved to the draw tube, lightly polished but mostly legible
• 'J. Sewill. Maker to the Admiralty, Liverpool and Cornhill London - Day and Night'

• Pull forward sun shade covers the element from direct sunshine
• Turned eye cup to the rear with inset sliding dust cover
• Stand suitable for mounting within a gunwale socket upon a vessel, with a diameter of 30mm (1.25'')
• Rotating upon its axis, the stand supplied with a mahogany display base

This is a superb antique maritime telescope, a fine example by John Sewill of Liverpool and London. Set upon an unusual articulated stand and supplied with a quality display base. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Closed Depth: 51cm (20'')
Fully Drawn: 96.5cm (38'')
Objective Diameter: 4.5cm (1.75'')

Height on Stand (at Horizontal): 72cm (28.25'')