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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.
This impressive 4 draw marine telescope has four draw sections extending to 42" and is 11" closed. The object lens is 60mm in diameter and there are four lenses in the first draw section which unscrews into 3 pieces. The optics are in remarkably clean condition, the magnification and image clarity is first class. Also has a brass cover for the main objective lens & the eye-piece is fitted with a sliding shutter.
The main section is of a dark polished mahogany, with one very thin age crack extending about three quarters of the barrel length, which can be seen on close inspection. The brass sections slide smoothly, with just some normal usage wear and the occasional shallow dint here and there.
This is a top quality instrument in good original condition from one of the top makers of the day.

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	SOLD	SC636

1943 W Ottway Officer of the Watch Naval telescope

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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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	SOLD	SC771

4 draw military style telescope J Lizars Glasgow & Edinburgh

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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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	SOLD	SC573

3 draw field telescope Broadhurst Clarkson

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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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	SOLD	SC647

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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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	SOLD	SC332

Mid 19th C 3 draw mahogany banded telescope

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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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	SOLD	SC617

Vintage 3 draw field telescope by Broadhurst Clarkson

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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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	SOLD	SC618

3 draw pocket telescope, Lennie Edinburgh

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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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	SOLD	SC594

Large Broadhurst Clarkson 4 Draw telescope

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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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	SOLD	SC330

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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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	SOLD	SC566

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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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	SOLD	SC574

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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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	SOLD	SC287

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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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	SOLD	SC237

3 draw field telescope by Broadhurst Clarkson

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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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	SOLD	SC715

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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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	SOLD	SC544

Super 60 telescope by Broadhurst Clarkson, London

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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'.
Made in varying sizes of objective glass, this is the rare 3 inch version which was the largest of the range, and not only gives a wider range of view, but also gathers more light making the image brighter in low light levels. The body is covered Brown Calf, with caps & carrying strap (the strap is a little 'nibbled' in places but remains strong).
Of impressive proportions, 12" closed, 42" open, 3" object glass, and weighing 2.5kgs. In full working order, and in very good condition, as can be seen from the photos.
Make no mistake this is a serious telescope, which if the specification was repeated today would cost many hundreds of pounds. Engraved with the Broadhurst Clarkson name on the first main draw.

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	SOLD	SC677

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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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	SOLD	SC646

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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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	SOLD	SC275

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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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	SOLD	SC224

Impressive Dollond of London 3 draw field telescope

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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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	SOLD	SC765

Vintage 2 draw stalking telescope by Broadhurst Clarkson

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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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	SOLD	SC788

WW2 Officer of the Watch telescope & tripod

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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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	SOLD	SC285

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