Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial & Astronomical Use c.1850 8 Foot carved crest rail in foliate

carved crest rail in foliate form

Classic Victorian table with much appeal

music stand or lectern

Table top lined with leather to prevent sliding

the honey coloured oak is decorated in simple form with wild berry relief carving and repeated arch detail

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial & Astronomical Use c.1850 8 Foot carved crest rail in foliateOur Stock # LFA 1690 This is an antique telescope by Dollond dating to the mid 19th century, a 'day or night' single draw scope suitable for terrestrial or astronomical use, c. 1850. A fine example of a navigational telescope by renowned maker Dollond A single draw scope featuring a 40mm achromatic objective glass The optics present a clear, sharp and crisp image The leather covered barrel and stitching in very good order The eyepiece retains the