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A late 18th or early 19th century English Library Telescope by Thomas Blunt, London, circa 1790-1810
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A late 18th or early 19th century English Library Telescope by Thomas Blunt, London, circa 1790-1810 — image 1
A late 18th or early 19th century English Library Telescope by Thomas Blunt, London, circa 1790-1810 — image 2
A late 18th or early 19th century English Library Telescope by Thomas Blunt, London, circa 1790-1810 — image 3
A late 18th or early 19th century English Library Telescope by Thomas Blunt, London, circa 1790-1810 — image 4
A late 18th or early 19th century English Library Telescope by Thomas Blunt, London, circa 1790-1810 — image 5
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Antique Clocks, Barometers, Sextants, and Telescopes

A late 18th or early 19th century English Library Telescope by Thomas Blunt, London, circa 1790-1810

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Retaining its' original fitted mahogany case, this nice example has a beautiful 'plum pudding' mahogany barrel and stands on graceful folding cabriole legs. At least 60% of the original lacquered finish remains on the brass fittings. Length of telescope closed: 29". Objective lens: 2 3/4". Good clear optics. NOTE: Thomas Blunt was appointed Royal Instrument Maker to King George III in 1785.

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Antique Clocks, Barometers, Sextants, and Telescopes
Item No.
KFA-10222
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