Description

A well used but not abused 2 1/2 inch diameter, brass Gregorian reflecting telescope c.1800. Early roping of the brass, circular knurled nuts to the body tube, pivoting and rotating stem terminating in folding cabriolet legs with post screw for the field. Overall length (including eyepiece) is 18 inches and it stands 14 inches tall. Barrel has one small dent 1/2 inch from the end. Excellent primary and secondary speculum metal mirrors. Good optics with focussing by short worm and screw. Suitable box found for storage. Streaky lacquer to top of barrel. 70% lacquer coverage intact.