18th CENTURY OCTAGONAL TELESCOPE SIGNED DOLLOND LONDON

The decagonal mahogany barrel of this achromatic telescope is slightly tapered.
There is a single brass draw tube and brass fittings that include sliding objective and eyepiece lens covers.
The maker’s name is inscribed on the sliding cover for the objective lens as 'Dollond / LONDON'.
This is the firm started by the London optical instrument maker John Dollond (1706-61),
who first patented the achromatic lens.
By the time of the manufacture of this telescope, John's son Peter had taken over the firm.
Covered in a period leather sleeve, the sewn seam is very tight and intact. 
The optics gives a fine sharp image.
Nice quality, damage free and complete white all 6 lenses. 
Length closed 94 cm, 37 inches.

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