Gravener Antiques

Description

A Library telescope by Dollond, London. Mounted on a solid brass tripod stand with cabriole legs and spade feet. The telescope has a mahogany barrel with single draw tube and rack and pinion fine adjustment tube operated by a thumb wheel to the side of the main barrel. The optics consist of a 2" achromatic objective lens and four lens eyepiece which is contained in a segmented brass tube with a flared eye-cup. They are in good order and the scope offers a clear sharp image. Signed Dollond London on the brass back plate of the barrel. 590mm high, 1440mm wide and 360mm deep. English. Circa 1790.
W J Gravener Antiques is a family owned business, started in 1963 by William who was joined by son, Mark in 1981 and continues today with the same ethos of dealing in fine quality English and Continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects, from the 18th & 19th centuries. Now under the stewardship of Mark and his wife, Louise, we take pride in maintaining the high standards which William set more than 50 years ago.

W.J.Gravener Antiques are proud members of LAPADA, The London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association.

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