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Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw Refractor, T Harris & Son London, c.1810

Posted by London Fine Ltd

13 May, 2020

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw Refractor, T Harris & Son London, c.1810

US$973.31

This is an antique telescope, an English single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use by T Harris & Son, London and dating to circa 1810.

Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. Supplied ready to enjoy; Fully inspected and lenses cleaned by our in-house restorer.

Presenting a clear, sharp optical performance
Tapered, wooden primary barrel
Single, brass draw tube in good order

38mm, 1.5" achromatic objective lens
Sliding dust cover to objective lens
Swivel dust cover to flared eye cup
Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display

Engraved 'T Harris & Son, London', an historic, period piece as good to use today as it was two hundred years ago.

Dimensions:
Closed Length: 49.5cm (19.5'')
Max Drawn Length: 79.5cm (31.25'')
Objective Lens Diameter: 38mm (1.5'')

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Our Ref: 18.5059

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