Description

EXQUISITE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY MONOCULAR, English, c. third quarter 18th century, signed “Dollond, London.” Opening from 2-3/4″ to 3-3/4″ (7 to 9.5 cm) by single drawtube, the monocular is constructed of beautifully contrasting dark stained mount, green rayskin, silver bands, wood interior, and red leather stamped in silver with the most delicate, flowing flowering vines. It is a Galilean optical design, giving upright images, the 1-5/8″ diameter singlet objective having large light gathering power. Condition is excellent. It is a most elegant instrument, from the period when a combination of the finest materials was most fashionable, by a foremost optician of the day.