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$This is an antique telescope, a large single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English, late Georgian...$
$Traditional 1820 Cary London Single Draw Refractor Antique Telescope For Sale - Image 3 of 8$
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1820 Cary London Single Draw Refractor Antique Telescope

Name: 1820 Cary London Single Draw Refractor Antique Telescope
Price: 2260 USD
Availability: InStock

$2,260

London Fine Antiques

Exeter, Devon

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Dimensions: 2.21ʺW × 2.21ʺD × 29.93ʺH

Styles: Georgian

Period: Early 19th Century

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Brass; Wood

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Brown

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Condition Notes: Good Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition. Good Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition. less

Description: This is an antique telescope, a large single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English, late Georgian piece … more This is an antique telescope, a large single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English, late Georgian piece dating to circa 1820.

Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. Supplied ready to enjoy; Fully inspected and lenses cleaned by our in-house restorer.

Larger than most presenting a clear, sharp optical performance
Tapered, original painted, primary barrel in good order
Draw tube in good order with smooth action

56mm, 2.25" objective lens
Presents a good, sharp and bright image
Engraved 'Cary, London'
Complete with lens CAP and swivel dust cover

Supplied with an London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display

An historic, period piece as good to use today as it was two hundred years ago.

Dimensions:
Max Drawn Length: 112cm (44''
Closed Length: 76cm (30'')
Objective Glass Diameter: 5.6cm (2.25'')

About Cary, The Stand, London

William Cary was born in 1759, the third of four brothers to George and Mary Cary. The eldest, George, was a haberdasher, John a map maker and the youngest, Francis, an engraver.

William served his apprenticeship under Jesse Ramsden, arguably one of the finest instrument makers in England, and went on to produce Fine instruments himself, working alongside his brother John. They produced telescopes, microscopes, navigation and surveying equipment, mechanical calculators and measuring instruments.

Working out of The Strand, London, England, Cary's equipment was well regarded and used globally, in particular in India and Russia. They went on to produce instruments for contemporaries such as the chemist William Hyde Wollaston.

After his death in November of 1825, the firm was taken over by Charles Gould. less

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