A group of four vintage telescopes
Four items
A Stanley London brass telescope
20th Century
Marked: Stanley London
With two draw tubes
1.375" Dia. x 8.5" L
A Matthew Berge for Ramsden London telescope
Late 18th/early 19th Century
Marked: Berge London / late Ramsden
With wooden barrel, three silver draw tubes, and silver eyepiece cover, fittings, and lens cap
1.875" Dia. x 21" L
A Hughes London brass telescope
Late 19th/early 20th Century
Marked: Hughes / London
With wooden barrel, three brass draw tubes, and brass eyepiece cover and fittings
1.625" Dia. x 22.5" L
A brass telescope
Late 19th/early 20th Century
Unmarked
With wooden barrel, four brass draw tubes, and brass eyepiece cover, fittings, and lens cap
2.5" Dia. x 42" L
Condition Report: Each overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, indentations, and oxidation commensurate with age. The second with more prominent indentations to draw tubes and lens cap. Measurements reflect extended lengths. Working conditions unknown.
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Four items
A Stanley London brass telescope
20th Century
Marked: Stanley London
With two draw tubes
1.375" Dia. x 8.5" L
A Matthew Berge for Ramsden London telescope
Late 18th/early 19th Century
Marked: Berge London / late Ramsden
With wooden barrel, three silver draw tubes, and silver eyepiece cover, fittings, and lens cap
1.875" Dia. x 21" L
A Hughes London brass telescope
Late 19th/early 20th Century
Marked: Hughes / London
With wooden barrel, three brass draw tubes, and brass eyepiece cover and fittings
1.625" Dia. x 22.5" L
A brass telescope
Late 19th/early 20th Century
Unmarked
With wooden barrel, four brass draw tubes, and brass eyepiece cover, fittings, and lens cap
2.5" Dia. x 42" L
Condition Report: Each overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, indentations, and oxidation commensurate with age. The second with more prominent indentations to draw tubes and lens cap. Measurements reflect extended lengths. Working conditions unknown.