Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Georgian 18 Case Punctuated with cast floral motifs

Punctuated with cast floral motifs

Huge character with ancient woodworm holes - long gone and waxed in over the decades

a central open shelf is decorated with a curved

Raised on cabriole legs all round

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Georgian 18 Case Punctuated with cast floral motifsOur Stock # 18. 6061 This is an antique telescope, an English single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use from the Georgian period and dating to mid 18th century, circa 1760. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky Presenting a clear, sharp optical performance Parallel, fruitwood primary barrel Single, segmented draw tube in good order 15mm (0. 5")