Antique Day or Night Telescope, English, C.1850

Name: Antique Day Or Night Telescope, English, C.1850
SKU: as272a5608
Price: 1425.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

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This is a large antique Day or Night telescope. An English, single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use by Henry Ward of Hull, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

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

Rare and fascinating 'day or night' telescope
Good optics presenting a clear, sharp performance
Broad fruitwood primary barrel in good order with some light wear
Generously sized 40mm (1.5") achromatic objective behind a removable, sliding dust cap

Extending sun shade provides further protection from the sun's rays
Flared eyecup to rear with sliding dust cover
Engraved to draw tube with 'Henry Ward, Hull - Day or Night'
Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display

This is a rare and appealing antique Day or Night telescope, as good to use today as it was nearly two hundred years ago. Delivered polished and ready to display or enjoy.

Dimensions:
Closed Length: 52.5cm (20.75'')
Fully Drawn Length: 101cm (39.75'')
Objective Diameter: 40mm (1.5'')

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£1425.00

$1808.75

€1726.82

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Date c.1850 Mid 19th Century Antiques Origin English Maker Ward Item code as272a5608 / 18.8059 Status For Sale

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