Telescope
Dollond
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
circa 1800
Materials
Brass, glass, wood, paint and leather
Measurements
350 mm (L)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Attingham Park, Shropshire
NT 609999
Summary
Brass telescope with four extensions, the largest with wood surround and painted burgundy. Brass end cap. Contained in a cylindrical wooden case finished with red leather. Manufactured by Dolland of London, circa 1800.
Provenance
Attingham collection; bequeathed to the National Trust with the estate, house and contents of Attingham by Thomas Henry Noel-Hill, 8th Baron Berwick (1877-1947) on 15th May 1953.
Marks and inscriptions
Dollond, London (engraved)
Makers and roles
Dollond