{"product_id":"vintage-library-telescope-english-brass-broadhurst-clarkson-astronomical","title":"Vintage Library Telescope, English, Brass, Broadhurst Clarkson, Astronomical","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Stock # 25217\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a vintage cased library telescope. An English, brass 'Starboy' astronomical mounted refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson \u0026amp; Co, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePerfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife stalking, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePresents consistent golden colour throughout with a desirable, gently aged patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eOriginal primary barrel in good order with light markings under close inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eStriking brass brightwork presented in eye-catching, original order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBy the renowned Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co. of London\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePrimary objective shows some light spotting, but has no impairment to the image\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eGenerously sized, the objective has a bright, 3'' diameter (7.5cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSingle draw tube extends smoothly, focused by knurled wheel moving an internal rack and pinion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eMaker's mark to the rear collar; Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co. 63 Farringdon Road London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSupplied with a two accessory eye cups and fascinating ephemera in the form of correspondence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAttaches to the cast iron tripod with two brass turn screws and rotates through 90 degrees fore and aft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a fascinating vintage library telescope, an early 20th century example of Broadhurst, Clarkson \u0026amp; Co's Starboy line of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eastronomical mounted scopes. Ideal for observing the night sky in comfort. Delivered ready to be enjoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCase Width: 100.5cm (39.5'')\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCase Depth: 22cm (8.75'')\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCase Height: 15cm (6'')\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTelescope Width: 37cm (14.5'')\u003cbr\u003eTelescope Depth: 104cm (41'')\u003cbr\u003eTelescope Height: 55cm (21.75'')\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Fine Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57087793299829,"sku":"25217","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/9077\/files\/25217-1.jpg?v=1776708987","url":"https:\/\/www.londonfine.co.uk\/products\/vintage-library-telescope-english-brass-broadhurst-clarkson-astronomical","provider":"London Fine Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}