Lot 447 , A Dollond Improved Telescope, c.1800, 9.5in. - 15.5in. when closed

A Dollond 'Improved Telescope', c.1800, with mahogany barrel and two brass draws and three smaller brass telescopes, one signed, 9.5in. - 15.5in. when closed
Estimate £150-250

There are condition issues with all pieces.
Small telescope- Leather in rough condition. There are dents to two sections of brass casing. There is also a chip to the glass/lens at the broad end. Wooden cxased telescope- Cracks and chips to wood. There are deep scartches around the brass ring at the broad end. Neither of these focus.
Leather telescope by West- Minor damage to the leather. Dent to middle brass caseing. Focuses.
Large telescope- Cracked glass/lens at broad end. Dents to all the brass barrels. Nicks and scratches to the wooden casing. No lens cap. Brass ring stuck at viewing end? Focuses.
All in average condition.


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Sold for £140