Description

A fine two inch diameter library refracting telescope on cabriolet folding stand by Dollond & Co. (retailed 1871-1885). This instrument was made much earlier, judging by the construction and the case (c.1820). 28 inches long (40 inches with the extension tube and eyepiece), it boasts all of it’s original lacquer, doublet object lens, fine optics with 40X magnification. Cased with hooks intact, functional lock with key and later trade label. Block letter signature on the end of the barrel (DOLLOND * LONDON). Bruise to the stand (does not detract and can be rotated from view), otherwise pristine. Later trade label has adresses of 1 Ludgate Street and St. Paul’s Church Yard. Case measures 30 x 6 1/2 x 4 inches deep, with old split to the lid.