Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Broadhurst Clarkson & Co, Edwardian
Stock no. 24857
Delivery price for this piece
| UK mainland | Free |
|---|---|
| Europe | £58.80 |
| USA, Canada & Mexico | £150 |
| Rest of the world | £211.20 |
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Our Stock # 24857
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky
- Dressed for the field and of usefully compact form
- Displays a desirable aged patina throughout
- Quality brass shows delightful golden hues and lightly time worn
- Primary barrel dressed in stitched leather, tanned to alight brown
- Of 3-draw type, drawing from a usefully compact length of 27cm (10.75'')
- Fully drawn, extending to a length of 75cm (29.5'')
- Primary objective lens with a generous diameter of 60mm (2.25")
- Scratch to front element no hindrance to the viewing experience
- Engraved to the final barrel for Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co of London
- Leather dust cup with accessory carry strap for safe keeping
- Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass Captains Stand for display
This is a charming antique telescope, of useful drawn proportion and graced with appealing polished brightwork. As good to use today as it was over a hundred years ago. Delivered ready for use or display.
Dimensions:
Closed Length: 27cm (10.75'')
Fully Drawn: 75cm (29.5'')
Objective Diameter: 40mm (1.5'')