Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, Circa 1870 Pair of Frieze panels highlighted with brass

Frieze panels highlighted with brass bead trace

this fine example displays good grain detail and a smooth waxed finish

substantial hanging hooks

whilst being one of the fastest and at the height of clipper development before steam ships superseded them

Scarlet red leather skiver displaying blind tooling

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, Circa 1870 Pair of Frieze panels highlighted with brassOur Stock # 18. 5072 This is an antique pocket telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English, Victorian telesscope dating to the late 19th century circa 1870. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife stalking, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. Presenting a clear, sharp optical performance Displays a desirable aged patina and good consistent colour Compact three