Description

A large marine telescope. The taper barrel is finished in black leather with lacquered brass collars, eye piece and lens cap. It measures 31.5″ long and 39″ with the draw tube pulled out, the tube signed, ‘F. Primavesi, Cardiff’. The main lens has a diameter of 2 & 5/8″ and gives excellent clear views.

No dents, dings or chips. Everything is intact.

Contained in a canvas covered wooden case which is lined with green baize and ( handle detached at on end).

An immigrant born in Italy in 1839, Fedele Primavesi settled in Cardiff, Wales, around 1850, and built up his business in Cardiff, and eventually to Swansea, Newport (140 Commercial St.), and London. The business was initially named Primavesi & Son, changing to Primavesi & Sons, and it was active until 1915. His wife, Sarah, was the sister of Alfred Thomas, 1st Baron Pontypridd, Mayor of Cardiff and MP for East Glamorgan — good family connections to have if you’re in business! Primavesi’s main business was located in at 6 James St., Docks, Cardiff.