1920's Stargazing Telescope

Antique Star Gazing Telescope at Sturmans Antiques furniture for sale
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£1,195.00
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Description

A superb quality 1920's 3" lens brass stargazing and distance telescope with interchangeable lenses, sight and original tripod stand by J Lizars of Glasgow & London. Three inch lens to the end of the polished brass barrel with sight set to the side, remotely adjustable telescopic lens with three separate interchangeable lenses for field or stargazing. Sat on the original revolving brass pillar with steady set to the side to allow the angle of the scope to be held. Mounted on the original adjustable black enamel steel tripod base with brass collars to the centres of each, allowing it to be separated for transport, plus a small cast iron table top stand for internal table top use.  Bears the makers name J Lizars to the side along with retailers name to the case. This instrument is presented in the original stained pine case and is complete, in excellent condition with no dents or damage and with an excellent polish and original finish. Background information on J Lizars can be viewed here (Wiki) and here (Edinphoto). Case measures 40" long x 10" wide x 6.5" deep. Telescope on stand erected measures 38" long scope x 3.5" diameter lens x 68" high on tripod. Stock number 43372.