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Dating from around 1820, this is a classic
mahogany barrel marine telescope by Dollond, and is signed
'DOLLOND LONDON 'on the first draw.
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A classic single draw WW2
Royal Navy Officer of the Watch telescope engraved 'Patt
373B, W. Ottway & Co Ltd, Ealing, London, 1943, No 6170'. The powerful 1.75" object lens delivers a sharp, clear image of approx 20x , and this telescope is as practical today as when it was made in 1943. Ottway were renowned for the quality of their telescopes, and along with the war department crowsfoot symbol, it also has the National Physical Laboratory testing logo for the year 1944. These telescopes were specially constructed for Naval use and are very robust, the condition being good all round, save for some scuffing on the stitched leather cladding, which is still in complete condition. Dimensions, 13" closed 24" fully extended with sliding hood, protective leather end cap.
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A powerful 4 draw tapered barrel telescope, produced during the first quarter of the 20th century by J Lizars, Glasgow & Edingburgh. Similar in design to the Broadhurst Clarkson military telescopes of the same era, it has four levels of magnification, 25-30-35-40. The large 60mm objective lens deliver a sharp clear image, and all lenses are undamaged. Covered in a dark tan colored leather, with all stitching intact, it measures 10 3/4" closed, 34 1/2" open with sunshade extended. This is a powerful, high quality field telescope in very good condition, and is ideal for everyday use or display.
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Mint condition 3 draw leather
clad tapered barrel field telescope by Broadhurst Clarkson. This particular
telescope was reconditioned by Broadhurst Clarkson for John Barker
of Kensington during the 1930's and is engraved as such on the
first draw. It comes with interchangeable eyepiece lenses one marked HIGH
and the other LOW. The lens not in use is attached to the
carrying strap in its own leather case, ready to be changed when out in
the field. Measuring 32" extended, 10.5"
closed, the 55mm objective glass delivers a bright sharp
image of around 30x on high and 15-20x
on low. Make no mistake, this telescope is in exceptional condition
throughout, retaining virtually all its gunmetal finish on the draw tubes.
Ideal for every day use, has all the attributes of a good stalking telescope.
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An excellent turn of the century
single draw, Officer of the Watch naval telescope signed, DOLLOND
LONDON, 12574. Nickel silver construction with stitched leather
cladding on the main barrel, there is a protective leather end cap for the
objective lens with a swivel dust shield for the eyepiece. In superb
condition throughout, no dents or dings, the undamaged lenses deliver
a powerful clear image of approximately 20x magnification. With all stitching
intact on the rich leather cladding, the only minor fault is the leather
loop retaining the strap of the end cap is missing. Measures
25" fully extended including sunshade, 17.5" closed.
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| 19th century 3 draw mahogany banded
marine telescope, engraved JOHN GALLETTI, 24 ARGYLL ARCADE,
GLASGOW. This maker was working at the above address from 1851
to 1894, and I would date this style of telescope to around 1860. A comfortable
size telescope, measuring 8" closed and 26" extended including
sun/dew hood, with an objective lens diameter of 40mm, giving
a sharp clear image of around 20x magnification, all lenses free from damage. In very good condition all round, the mahogany barrel in particular has a wonderfully rich patination , and the draw action is smooth. Incorporate a swivel shutter for the eyepiece, and a brass cap for the objective glass. Great telescope to use!
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| Nice 3 draw leather clad
field telescope by Broadhurst Clarkson. Optically
perfect, the 45mm objective lens delivers a magnification of 20x
with clear sharp image. Leather covered barrel with leather end caps, joined
together by a short leather hand carrying strap ,and all stitching is intact.
Engraved ' Broadhurst Clarkson & Co Ltd, 63 Farringdon Road, London E.C'. Measuring 10" closed, 30" open, this is a quality telescope in good condition and very functional.
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19th century 3 draw leather clad marine pocket
telescope signed Lennie, Edinburgh. The optics are in fine
condition and protected by lens end cap with dust slide to the eyepiece,
image is clear & sharp. In good condition all round, no dents, it measures
6.75" closed and 17" extended, with an objective lens diameter
of 35mm.
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Mint
condition 4 draw leather clad field
telescope by Broadhurst Clarkson. This tapered barrel telescope
is really in top condition, and has obviously had very little use. Optically
perfect, it has 4 levels of magnification, 25-30-35-40. Covered in a rich
tan colored leather, it retains its original end caps and is in superb condition
with all stitching intact, even the leather strap is like new. Engraved
on the second draw ' Broadhurst Clarkson & co Ltd, 63 Farringdon
Road, London E.C.' Measures
10 3/4" closed, 34 1/2" open with sunshade extended. This is a
quality telescope in as fine a condition as you will find anywhere!
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AVictorian 3 draw leather covered
telescope , unsigned but in nice condition & good optics. Measures 24"
extended and 8.25" closed, and comes in its own leather case which
is in good condition, although the leather strap is a little tired looking
in places, but still complete. Delivers clear sharp image through a 38mm
objective lens. Leather covering is intact, no dents, includes eyepiece
swivel dust cover.
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| A slim 4 draw mahogany pocket telescope, measures 16.5" extended, 5.5" closed. Surprisingly powerful for its size, good optics. Overall condition good, no dents. Eyepiece has svivel dust cover to protect lens. Unsigned circa 1845.
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A classic 3 draw leather clad
brass Spotter telescope by the London maker J H Steward. Engraved on the
first draw tube 'QUICK FOCUS 22/100 SPOTTER J H STEWARD Ltd, LONDON'.
Called a Quick Focus because it has a small extra draw which can be twisted
in and out for easy focusing. In very good condition, leather cladding and
stitching intact, optically perfect no blemishes, produces a clear sharp
image. Measures 11" closed, and 31" fully extended, 50mm objective
lens. Complete with its original leather end caps and carrying strap.
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19th century Naval telescope,
mahogany barrel with 3 brass draw tubes. Measures 36 1/2" fully extended
with sun shade, 11 1/2" closed. Sliding shutters at each end protect
1 1/2" objective lens. Dating to around 1830, in very good condition
all round, although the brass draw tubes have some discolouration, probably
due to exposure in a marine environment. Optically very good, lenses all
undamaged, producing crisp clear image. Unsigned, quality piece good for
practical use as well as display.
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A 3 draw leather clad field telescope
by Broadhurst Clarkson with a pancratic tube giving 4 levels
of magnification, 25-30-35-40. Covered in a rich tan colored
leather, it comes with its own hard leather case, and is in good condition
all round, save for some very shallow dints on the main barrel and
a couple of small gouges on the leather cladding, which still has all its
stitching intact. Optically perfect with undamaged lenses throughout, it's
engraved on the second draw Broadhurst Clarkson &
co Ltd, 63 Farringdon Road, London E.C. Measures 10 3/4"
closed, 34 1/2" open with sunshade extended. With a 50mm diameter objective
lens, this is a quality telescope ideal for stalking, and compares favourably
to the modern stalking telescopes by Gray & Co which retail at over
£800.
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| 19th century 3 draw marine telescope,
mahogany barrel with sliding brass hood. Measures 11" closed and 36"
fully extended, with protective shuters at each end, and dates to around
1860. I don't normally offer telescopes which have any damage to the lenses, but this is in such good condition with only a very small edge chip to the 40mm objective lens that in no way affects the image, which is first class. Although unsigned, this is a quality item which is delight to both use and display.
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This telescope is the highest power portable
ever made by Broadhurst Clarkson. Specially designed
to give very high magnification, the instrument has 4 draw tubes with
a pancratic tube which enables the power to be be increased at will from
30x to a very powerful 60x. Hence its
name, 'The Super 60x Telescope'.
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| Vintage 2 draw field telescope in fine condition,
complete with its original leather covering and end caps. Engraved on the
first draw ' The Comet (C & S) 20X, Newbold & Bulford Ltd,
London, Made in England.' The optics are in very good order, and the 40mm objective glass delivers a bright sharp image of 20x magnification. The general condition is excellent throughout, the two draw tubes are dent free, and still retain all of their original gunmetal finish for avoiding reflective glare when used in field stalking. Measuring 25" fully extended with ray shade, 10" closed, and weighing just under 1kg makes this a very practical telescope for use on the move.
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Brass ships 4 draw telescope,
dating to the latter half of the 19th century. Although the objective barrel
has lost its leather cladding many years ago, the telescope is in remarkably
good condition, with no dents and a nice smooth action, no slack at all.
Complimented by excellent undamaged optics producing a powerful clear image,
this is a quality unsigned piece, at home in a collection or for every day
use. Measures just under 40" extended with its sliding sunshade and
10"closed. The 2" diameter object lens is protected by a brass
cap, and the eyepiece has an integral sliding shutter.
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Superb 19th Century single draw
telescope by Fay & Son, Southampton. Leather bound
barrel, in very good condition all stitching intact, its overall length
with sunshade extended is 38 1/2", closed 21". Objective lens
2", excellent optics produce clear powerful image, both ends protected
with sliding shutters. Signed on draw tube 'Fay & Son, 90 High Street,
Southampton, Day or Night'. Nice smooth action, a great telescope in really nice clean condition.
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| A superb condition 3 draw leather
clad field telescope engraved Dollond London with a pancratic
tube giving 4 levels of magnification, 25-30-35-40.
Covered in a rich tan colored leather, it comes with its leather end caps
and carrying strap and dates to the second quarter of the 20th century.
It's in excellent condition all round, with no dents, and the draw
tubes still have the original bronze finish, with a smooth draw action indicating
its probably not seen very much use. The leather cladding, is also in fine condition as can be seen from the photos, and the large 55mm diameter objective lens delivers a clear sharp image. Measures 10.5" closed, 34" open with sunshade extended, this is an exceptional telescope ideal for stalking, and compares favourably to the modern stalking telescopes by Gray & Co which retail at over £800.
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| Vintage 2 draw field telescope, complete with
its original leather covering and end caps. Engraved on the first draw
' Britannic, Made in England' and made by Broadhurst Clarkson,
this is a nice compact field telescope ideal for stalking. In very good condition all round with dent free tubes, the optics are also in very good order, and the 42mm objective glass delivers a superb bright sharp image of 20x magnification. The leather cladding is also in excellent condition with all stitching intact, the only minor flaw being the absence of its internal swivel dust cover in the eyepiece. Measuring 24" fully extended with ray shade, 10" closed, and weighing just under 1kg makes this a very practical telescope for use on the move.
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A classic Royal Navy Officer
of the Watch telescope by W. Ottway,
Ealing, London. This has got to be one of the most
impressive telescopes of this era that I have come across. Super powerful
1.75" object lens delivers a wonderfully sharp, clear image. Complete
with a Parker Hale tripod of the same period this telescope is as practical
today as when it was made in 1940. Ottway are renowned for the quality of
their telescopes, with each component numbered to the instrument. Along
with the war department crowsfoot symbol, it also has the National Physical
Laboratory testing logo for the years 1941 & 1945. The condition is
excellent all round, with only minor scuffing on the stiched leather cladding.
Dimensions, 16" closed 24" fully extended with sliding hood, tripod
height 14". Protective leather end cap and eyepiece sliding shutter. My grateful thanks to John who kindly provided me with some very useful background information on this type of telescope.
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