Spectacular Wood-Barreled Captain’s Telescope with Polished Brasses Sovereign of the Seas Reset knob fitted through glass

Reset knob fitted through glass lens

The bone planks are fastened to the hull with metal trunnions

With polished and lacquered steel fittings and polished brass pulley wheel

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Spectacular Wood-Barreled Captain’s Telescope with Polished Brasses Sovereign of the Seas Reset knob fitted through glassEarly nineteenth century spyglass, circa 1820, with a single focal tube engraved "William Harris and Co., 50 Holborn, London." The barrel has a French polish finish. An exceptional instrument from a top maker of scientific instruments. Weight: 3 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 45"W x 2 1 2" Diame Made: England Material: Wood, Brass, Glass Date: 1820