Antique Lord Bury 4 Draw Telescope, English

Name: Antique Lord Bury 4 Draw Telescope, English
SKU: as272a5509
Price: 985.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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This is an antique Lord Bury 4 draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor by J.H. Steward of London, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

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

A captivating and pleasingly tactile Victorian telescope
Displaying a desirable aged patina, in very good order
Dashing appearance, dressed discretely in quality black leather
Polished brass draw barrels show bright golden tones

Protective leather end caps for the front element and eye cup
Presenting a clear, bright optical performance with a 40mm (1.5") primary objective lens
Swivel type dust cover to the concentric ring decorated eyecup
Each of the four draw tubes offer a reassuring pull

Engraved brass plaque to the primary barrel with maker's mark and serial number 948
Reads 'The Lord Bury Telescope, Sole Manufacturer - J.H Steward, 406 Strand, London
Further engraved maker's mark to the first draw tube in flowing cursive font
Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display

This is a delightful antique Lord Bury 4 draw telescope, with a superb leather dressed barrel and eye caps. Delivered polished and ready for use or display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 25.5cm (10'')
Max Depth: 83.5cm (32.75'')
Max Height: 4cm (1.5'')

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Price

£~~985.00~~

$~~1280.70~~ USA

€~~1174.71~~

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