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Vintage Fuller
s Calculator, English, Mathematical Instrument, Stanley London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, beech and brass cased mathematical instrument by Stanley of London, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Quality mathematic...
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Beech, Paper
Antique Ladies Sampler Magnifier, English, Brass, Magnifying Glass, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies sampler magnifier. An English, walnut and brass magnifying glass, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A quality example with bright magnification an...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Mortar and Pestle Set, English Bronze Apothecary Grinder, Georgian, 1750
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mortar and pestle set. An English, bronze apothecary or chemist’s grinding aid, dating to the mid Georgian period, circa 1750. A fascinating early example, rich wi...
Category
Antique 1750s British Georgian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Antique Schoolmaster
s Hand Bell, English, Bronze, Dinner Chime, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique schoolmaster's hand bell. An English, bronze and ebonised lignum vitae dinner chime, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A tactile and substantial example,...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Half Hull Model, English, Shipwright’s Display Plaque, Mid Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage half hull model. An English, pine and composite shipwright’s plaque, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. A fine nautical decorative piece in the Victorian t...
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Vintage 1960s British Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Composition
Antique Bootmaker’s Display, English, Leather, Boot Stretcher Set, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bootmaker’s display. An English, leather over ash riding boot and stretcher set, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A delightful piece of traditional shop...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Ash
Antique Buckinghamshire Map, English, Framed 17th Century County Cartography
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique county map of Buckinghamshire. An English, framed atlas engraving reproduction by Dutchman Joan Blaeu, dating to the 17th century and later.
A treat for the colle...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Maps
Materials
Glass, Paper
Antique St Christopher
Nevis Map, English, Caribbean Cartography, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb antique map of St Christopher and Nevis. An English, framed Caribbean island cartography engraving, dating to the Georgian period and later, circa 1780. A fascinatin...
Category
Antique 1780s British Georgian Maps
Materials
Glass, Paper
Antique Lincolnshire Map, English, County Cartography, Robert Morden, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique county map of Lincolnshire. An English, framed reproduction engraving, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1900.
A superb cartographic reproducti...
Category
Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Maps
Materials
Glass, Paper
Antique South America Map, English, Framed Cartography, De La Rochette, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb antique map of South America. An English, framed cartographic engraving by Louis Stanislas De La Rochette, dating to the Georgian period and later, circa 1790. A fas...
Category
Antique 1790s British Georgian Maps
Materials
Glass, Paper
Vintage Middlesex County Map, English, Framed, After Thomas Moule, Cartography
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Middlesex county map. An English, framed reproduction of the 19th century original by Thomas Moule (1784 - 1851), dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. A qua...
Category
Vintage 1980s British Georgian Maps
Materials
Glass, Paper
Vintage County Map, Middlesex, English, Framed 16th Century Print, John Norden
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage county map of Middlesex. An English, framed reproduction of the 16th century original by John Norden, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. A fascinating rec...
Category
Vintage 1980s British Elizabethan Maps
Materials
Glass, Paper
Vintage Western Australia Map, Framed Print, Swan River, John Tallis Cartography
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Western Australia map. A late 20th century reproduction of John Tallis’ original 1850 steel engravings, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990.
Fascinating re...
Category
1990s Australian Victorian Maps
Materials
Glass, Paper
Antique Road Map, London to Hythe, Kent, English, Cartography, John Ogilby, 1675
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Road Map from London to Hythe, Kent. An English, cartographic atlas excerpt by John Ogilby, dating to the late 17th century with later frame, circa 1675
A superb ...
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Antique 17th Century British Queen Anne Maps
Materials
Glass, Paper
Antique County Map, Cornwall, Kernow, English, Framed, Robert Morden, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique county map of Cornwall. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest By Robert Morden, dating to the late 17th century and later.
Superb lithograph...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century British Georgian Maps
Materials
Glass, Paper
Heavy Antique Book Press, English Cast Iron, Bronze, Industrial Binder, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb antique book press. An English, cast iron industrial binder or flower press dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Delightfully robust and tactile, this piece de...
Category
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Antique Bootmaker’s Display, English, Beech, Riding Boot Stretcher, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bootmaker’s display. An English, riding boot stretcher mounted on a mahogany plinth, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A fascinating example of early 20t...
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
Antique Dandy’s Walking Cane, English, Stick, Ebonised, Victorian, 1889 Hallmark
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Dandy’s walking cane. An English, gentleman’s stick in ebonised mahogany with a silver handle, dating to the late Victorian period, and hallmarked in 1889. A super...
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver
Small Antique Shooting Peg Case, English, Silver Plate, Marker Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique shooting peg case. An English, silver plated butt marker box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A charming and ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Silver Plate
Small Antique Jacquet Dice Pot , French, Leather, Craps, Gaming Tumbler, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique Jacquet dice pot. A French, leather craps or gaming tumbler, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. A tactile and characterful dice cup, offering refin...
Category
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Games
Materials
Leather
Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial Spyglass, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique three draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial spyglass, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Compact yet elegant, this diminutive instrument...
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather Spyglass, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique three draw telescope. An English, brass and leather terrestrial or maritime spyglass, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. Of excellent proportion and ...
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Lord Bury 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, JH Steward, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Lord Bury 4 draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor by J.H. Steward of London, dating t...
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Ross of London, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Officer of the Watch telescope. An English, brass single draw terrestrial or marine spyglass by Ross of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Fruitwood, Terrestrial, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique three draw telescope, an English brass and fruitwood terrestrial refractor, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A delightfully tactile optical instrument, with fine brass barrels and a richly toned wooden main tube.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky.
Charming Victorian period three draw telescope, circa 1900
Bright brass barrels with rich golden tones, showing gently aged character
Fruitwood primary barrel with warm caramel hues and fine grain interest
Removable dust cap protects the 25mm diameter primary objective lens
Flared eyecup fitted with a sliding dust cover for protection when not in use
Smooth draw action provides a useful extended length, ideal for terrestrial observation
Compact size and appealing form, perfect for a collector’s cabinet, desk, or field use
Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display
This late Victorian brass and fruitwood telescope is both decorative and practical, making a fine addition to any antique optical instrument...
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Lawn Bowls Set, English, Woods, Ceramic Jacks, Garden Game, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lawn bowls set. An English, case of bias woods with a trio of ceramic Jacks, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A superb...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Schoolmaster
s Bell, English, Silver Plate, Coromandel Handle, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique schoolmaster's bell, An English, silver plated hand bell with a turned coromandel handle, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A fine example of Victorian craftsmanship, this bell offers both decorative appeal and practical resonance.
Elegant Victorian school bell, dating to the late 19th century
Crafted from silver plate on steel, offering bright tonality and durability
Bold ring with suspended clapper on chain, producing a clear sound
Turned coromandel handle, tactile in the hand with rich dark hues
Handle topped with a silver plated finial for added refinement
Engraved monogram adorns the bell fascia with decorative flourish
Presented in good antique order, lightly aged with gentle character
A charming piece of late Victorian silver plate, this antique hand bell...
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver Plate
Small Antique Lion Paperweight, English, Animal Figure, Patriotic, Grille Mascot
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique lion paperweight. An English, nickel plated figure upon a bronze plinth, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Attractive antique lion paperweight wi...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Antique Royal Book, Sixty Years a Queen, History Reference, Hardcover, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of Sixty Years a Queen by Sir Herbert Maxwell Bart, published in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. This richly detailed royal record chron...
Category
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Royal Book, Queen Victoria, History Reference, Hardcover, Jubilee, 1897
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of Queen Victoria. Written by Richard Holmes, librarian to the Queen, and published in 1897, the year of Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. This richly illustrated h...
Category
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
The Domesday Book, Sussex Archaeological Society, Antique Historical Reference
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A fine antique copy of The Domesday Book, transcribed and published by the Sussex Archaeological Society in 1886. This superb late Victorian reproduction presents the historic Sussex...
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
Vintage Art Book, Sandby Drawings at Windsor Castle, Illustrated, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage copy of Sandby Drawings at Windsor Castle by Adolph Paul Oppé, a distinguished art history volume, published circa 1950. A comprehensive and richly illustrated cata...
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Art Book, The Masters
Masterpieces, Hardcover, Illustrated, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of The Masters' Masterpieces, a superb Edwardian art reference book published in 1903. Beautifully compiled with 60 high-quality reproductions of major painti...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Art Book, The Hundred Best Pictures, Hardcover, Illustrated, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of The Hundred Best Pictures by C. Hubert Letts, a superb Edwardian art reference book dating to circa 1902. Elegantly bound and presented in intact, original...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Art Book, The Pageant of Venice, Hutton
Brangwyn, Illustrated, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of The Pageant of Venice, a superb early 20th century art and history book written by Edward Hutton with illustrations by the renowned artist Frank Brangwyn. ...
Category
Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Books
Materials
Paper
Antique, 2 Vols, HG Wells, The Outline Of History, Reference Book, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of two antique volumes of The Outline of History by H.G. Wells, an iconic early 20th century reference work chronicling the development of life and civilisation. Dating...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Books
Materials
Paper
Vintage, The Queen
s Book of the Red Cross, Royal History, First Edition, WWII
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage copy of The Queen’s Book of the Red Cross, an exceptional bound and illustrated publication compiled to raise funds for the British Red Cross Society and the Order ...
Category
Vintage 1930s British Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Antique County Map, Cheshire, English, Framed Cartography, Robert Morden, 18th.C
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique county map of Cheshire, an English framed cartographic engraving by Robert Morden, dating to the early Georgian period, circa 1720. A charming and historically ric...
Category
Early 20th Century British Georgian Maps
Materials
Glass, Paper
Vintage County Map of Cheshire, English, After John Cary, Cartography Interest
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Cheshire map, a fine reproduction of John Cary’s late 18th century cartography, and presented within a smart glazed frame.
Superb county map of Cheshire, offering ...
Category
Vintage 1980s British Georgian Maps
Materials
Glass, Paper
Vintage County Map, Kent, History 19th Century Cartography, After Thomas Moule
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an vintage lithography map of Kent. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, with mapping dating to the early 19th century.
Superb reproduction lithograp...
Category
Vintage 1980s British Early Victorian Maps
Materials
Glass, Paper
Vintage Australia Map, Framed, Historic 19th Century Cartography Interest, 1988
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Australia map. A late 20th century reproduction of John Tallis’ original 1850 steel engraving, produced to mark the 1988 Australian Bicentennial.
Fascinating repro...
Category
1990s Australian Victorian Maps
Materials
Glass, Paper
Antique Book, Fred Markham In Russia, Memoir, Travel Literature, Victorian, 1884
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of Fred Markham in Russia by W. H. G. Kingston. A fascinating memoir of travel and historical events. Published circa 1884 and presented in intact, original o...
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Book, Adventures of Mr Ledbury, Albert Smith, Novel, Literature, C.1886
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of Adventures of Mr Ledbury by Albert Smith, a humorous novel exploring themes of culture and travel. Presented in intact order with light markings, the book ...
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
Vintage Book, By The Clock of St James
s, Percy Armytage, Literary Memoir, 1927
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage copy of By The Clock of St James's by Percy Armytage, published in 1927 and originally compiled during the Victorian and Edwardian periods. A bound and illustrated ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Books
Materials
Paper
Vintage Book, Father And Son, Edmund Gosse, Memoir, Literary Classic, Circa 1935
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage copy of Father and Son by Edmund Gosse, a bound and illustrated memoir, presented in its original order with light markings. Published across 311 pages, this reflec...
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Poetry Book, Barrack Room Ballads, Rudyard Kipling, Literary Classic
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of Barrack-Room Ballads by Rudyard Kipling, a highly regarded bound and illustrated song and poetry collection, dating to 1898. Retaining its intact, original...
Category
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Poetry Book, The Seven Seas, Rudyard Kipling, Poems, Literary Classic
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique first edition copy of The Five Nations by Rudyard Kipling, a superb example of a bound and illustrated poetry collection dating to 1896. Retaining its intact, orig...
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Poetry Book, The Five Nations, Rudyard Kipling, Poems, Literary Classic
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of The Five Nations by Rudyard Kipling, an evocative bound poetry collection published in 1903. Presented in intact, original order with only light markings, ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Military Reference Book, Deeds That Won the Empire, History, Illustrated
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of Deeds That Won the Empire by W. H. Fitchett - an engaging bound and illustrated military history book presented in its intact, original order with only lig...
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Travel Book, Baedeker’s Northern Italy, Maps, Guide, Edwardian, C.1903
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of Baedeker’s Northern Italy, a bound and illustrated travel guide book, presented in its intact, original order with only light markings commensurate with ag...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Books
Materials
Paper
Vintage Pair of Binoculars, Scottish, Racecourse Spotter
s Glasses, Leather Case
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage pair of binoculars. A Scottish, enamelled brass racecourse spotter's binocular with leather case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Fascinating set of ...
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Small Antique 6 Draw Pocket Telescope, English, Travel, Baker, London, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique 6-draw pocket telescope, an English hiking or navigational instrument by Baker of London, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
Perfect for bird wa...
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Terrestrial Instrument, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky.
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, ...
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Navigational Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 2-draw telescope, an English terrestrial or maritime navigational instrument, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Perfect for bird watching, landscap...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Maritime, Day or Night, Richardson, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique 2-draw telescope. An English, terrestrial or maritime ‘Day or Night’ instrument by Richardson of London, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Perfect fo...
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Antique 1820s British Regency Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway
Co
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage WWII telescope, an English brass terrestrial instrument by Ottway & Co of London, dated 1945 and marked with the military broad arrow.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky.
A striking and substantial example of British wartime optical engineering
Crafted in brass, displaying bright golden tones throughout the draw tube and sun shade
Single draw tube design with smooth motion and pleasing tactile presence
Main barrel dressed in a later textured outer cover, adding visual distinction and grip
Engraved with 'Ottway & Co – London – 1945' to the main draw
Clearly marked with the military broad arrow and original serial number
Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display
Ideal for collectors of WWII memorabilia...
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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Apothecary Weighing Scales, English, Countertop Balance, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine set of antique apothecary weighing scales. An English, brass, mahogany and walnut countertop balance for the tobacconist or chemist’s shop, dating to the early Victori...
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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Opera Glasses, English, Leather, Brass, Binoculars, Ross London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique opera glasses. An English, leather and brass binocular by Ross of London, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920....
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Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, an English six-draw terrestrial or maritime instrument, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, ...
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Three-Draw Telescope, English, Walnut, Brass, Navigation, Georgian, 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique three-draw telescope. An English,walnut and brass navigational or astronomical instrument by Lincoln of London, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky.
A fine and tactile example of Georgian optical craftsmanship
Crafted with a striking walnut main barrel, displaying warm amber tones
Walnut exhibits a fine grain pattern, with minimal wear commensurate with gentle use
Features three smoothly operating brass draw tubes, with bright golden hues
Engraved to the rear barrel with 'Lincoln, London' – a noted maker of the period
Fitted with a push-type dust cover to protect the 40mm primary objective lens
Bright, functional optics with a clear image – suited for both display and gentle use
A handsome piece for the collector of nautical antiques or scientific instruments
Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display
Further enhanced with the original leather carry sleeve, in lightly time worn order
Elegant and evocative, this Georgian telescope...
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Antique 1790s British Georgian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
