Antique Scientific Instruments

Small two draw Galilean telescope and case. 1862

Small two draw Galilean telescope and case. 1862
Small two draw Galilean telescope and case. 1862
Small two draw Galilean telescope and case. 1862
Small two draw Galilean telescope and case. 1862
Small two draw Galilean telescope and case. 1862
Small two draw Galilean telescope and case. 1862
Small two draw Galilean telescope and case. 1862
Small two draw Galilean telescope and case. 1862
Small two draw Galilean telescope and case. 1862
Small two draw Galilean telescope and case. 1862

Small two draw Galilean telescope and case. 1862
A small two draw measuring 4? In length when closed and 9.25? Unsigned with makers name but engraved with owner's name and initials:'Benjamin Brown, Leeds' around the front collar;'March 1862' around the back collar; intitails'B.

To the lens cap and also to the back collar and both draw tubes. The eye piece is engraved,'B. The main lens has a diameter of 1.25? And the lens cap is threaded and screws onto the body.

The eye piece is missing the small slider. Mahogany barrel devoid of cracks.

This is a simple Galilean telescope with a one lens filament to each end. Magnification is around 4 - 5 x. In protective original card tube.


Small two draw Galilean telescope and case. 1862