Description
An attractive and authentic antique brass pocket telescope by Dollond of London, a renowned historic optical maker. This is a 4-draw telescope with original engraved markings and a distinctive red leather-covered barrel, housed in its original wooden screw-top case.
Details & Features:
- Maker: Dollond, London (engraved on draw tube)
- Construction: Brass, four draw sections (Note: The second draw, engraved “Patent,” rotates smoothly up and down to allow fine image focusing)
- Objective lens diameter: 27 mm
- Main barrel diameter: 35 mm
- Covering: Red leather grip with age-appropriate wear
- Case: Original turned wooden case with screw-thread interior
- Optics: Present and intact; clear image for its age (not modern standard)
- Period: Likely 19th century (Victorian era)
- Length: 160 mm (closed) – 422 mm (extended)
- Weight: 280g
Condition: Honest antique condition throughout. General surface wear, patina, and age marks consistent with use. Leather shows cracking and wear but remains largely intact. Optics are intact and clean, and images are clear. Brass shows original patina with light marks. Wooden case has age-related wear and some surface marks. No attempt has been made to over-restore — retains full period character.
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