Antique Two Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Victorian, 1850 Chester floral and foliate plates

floral and foliate plates

polished and ready for show

canted to follow the upper form

or outdoors alongside a well-tended pond

The velvet lined decanter slide has a smooth action and delivers the original glass decanters and stoppers

Antique Two Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Victorian, 1850 Chester floral and foliate platesOur Stock # 18. 8046 This is an antique two draw telescope. An English, mahogany and brass refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. In the manner of the contemporary 'day or night' telescope by Dollond, but unmarked as such Quality optics present a clear, sharp