$Antique Telescope, Three Draw Refractor, J Casartelli and Son, Circa 1900 - London Fine Antiques$

$Antique Telescope, Three Draw Refractor, J Casartelli and Son, Circa 1900 - London Fine Antiques$
$Antique Telescope, Three Draw Refractor, J Casartelli and Son, Circa 1900 - London Fine Antiques$
$Antique Telescope, Three Draw Refractor, J Casartelli and Son, Circa 1900 - London Fine Antiques$
$Antique Telescope, Three Draw Refractor, J Casartelli and Son, Circa 1900 - London Fine Antiques$
$Antique Telescope, Three Draw Refractor, J Casartelli and Son, Circa 1900 - London Fine Antiques$
$Antique Telescope, Three Draw Refractor, J Casartelli and Son, Circa 1900 - London Fine Antiques$
$Antique Telescope, Three Draw Refractor, J Casartelli and Son, Circa 1900 - London Fine Antiques$

Antique Telescope, Three Draw Refractor, J Casartelli and Son, Circa 1900

Our Stock # 18.5080

This is an antique telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English Victorian scope by J Casartelli and Son, Manchester and dating to circa 1900.

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

Engraved 'J Casartelli, Manchester, 18x'
Presenting a clear, sharp optical performance
Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display

Parallel, stitched leather primary barrel
Brass draw tubes in good order, offering a smooth draw action and easy focus
33mm, 1.25" achromatic objective lens claimed to be 18x magnification by maker

Lens cap and swivel dust cover to flared eye cup,
Slight deformation to eyecup perimeter
An historic, period piece as good to use today as it was a hundred years ago

A good example of an antique telescope. Presented ready to use or display.

Dimensions:
Closed Length: 20.5cm (8'')
Fully Drawn: 58.5cm (23'')
Objective Glass Diameter: 33mm (1.25'')

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