Antique Day Or Night Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Henry Ward, Victorian
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About this item
This is a large antique Day or Night telescope. An English, single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use by Henry Ward of Hull, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife stalking, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky.
Rare and fascinating 'day or night' telescope. Good optics presenting a clear, sharp performance. Broad fruitwood primary barrel in good order with some light wear. Generously sized 40mm (1.5") achromatic objective behind a removable, sliding dust cap
Extending sun shade provides further protection from the sun's rays. Flared eyecup to rear with sliding dust cover. Engraved to draw tube with 'Henry Ward, Hull - Day or Night'. Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display.
This is a rare and appealing antique Day or Night telescope, as good to use today as it was nearly two hundred years ago. Delivered polished and ready to display or enjoy.
Condition : Presented in very good antique condition.
Materials : Fruitwood
Origin : English
Manufacture Date : c.1850
Additional Information
18.8059 (AB-102089)
19th Century, Victorian (1837 to 1901)
English
Hele, United Kingdom
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