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A Very Rare 19th Century Four Inch Diameter Telescope by Steward of London

$11,918.18
£8,914.98
€9,950
CA$16,422.68
A$18,052.53
CHF 9,477.49
MX$214,657.57
NOK 121,712.55
SEK 110,866.98
DKK 75,829.32

About the Item

A very rare 19th Century four inch diameter telescope by 'Steward of London' of exceptional quality with superb optics and is stamped J.H. Steward. The finely cast polished brass telescope features additional astronomical optics and multi power terrestrial optics, is housed in a fabulous fitted storage box and is raised on a gorgeous finely hand carved, well figured and richly patinated mahogany and brass extendable and adjustable tripod base. Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany' Dimensions of Telescope: When The Telescope Is Standing Straight On The Tripod Stand Height: 69 in / 175 cm Telescope When It Is Fully Opened Width: 67 in / 170 cm Depth: 4 in / 10 cm Dimensions of Box: Height: 7.75 in / 19.7 cm Width: 52 in / 132.1 cm Depth: 9 in / 22.9 cm
  • Creator:
    J.H Steward (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 69 in (175.26 cm)Width: 67 in (170.18 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A41241stDibs: LU5836247957292

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