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Antique Library Telescope, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Scottish E. Lennie, c.1880 - London Fine Antiques

Antique Library Telescope, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Scottish E. Lennie, c.1880

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Our Stock # 18.5054

This is an antique library telescope for terrestrial or astronomical use. A Scottish piece from the renowned firm, E. Lennie and dating to circa 1880. 

  • Larger than most presenting a clear, sharp optical performance
  • Parallel, brass, primary barrel in good order, 101.5cm, 40", fully extended
  • 7cm, 2.75", achromatic doublet objective lens
  • Rack and pinion, fine focusing wheel
  • A pair of eye tubes offering different magnifications and a single tinted filter
  • Engraved 'E. Lennie, Edinburgh' to the collar
  • Standing upon a robust, table top, tripod of cabriole legs and spade feet
  • The fitted pitch pine case in good antique order
  • Original retailers card to the inside of the lid

A super example of a Victorian library telescope that still offers a clear and sharp view.

Dimensions:
Case:
Max Width: 101.5cm (40'')
Max Depth: 24cm (9.5'')
Max Height: 15cm (6'')

Telescope:
Objective Glass Diameter: 7cm (2.75'')
Maximum Drawn Length: 144cm (56.75'')
Height to Parallel on Stand: 50.75cm (20'') 

Find out more about E. Lennie here

 


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