A very fine early 19th Century (1819 - 1831) brass telescope by W. & T.Gilbert, London. This fabulous well cast polished brass telescope is of exceptional quality with superb optics and is raised on a beautifully hand carved, well figured and richly patinated mahogany and brass tripod base, stamped 'W. & T. Gilbert, London'.
Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany'
Dimensions:
Scope Level Height: 68 in / 172.5 cm
Width: 37.75 in / 96 cm
Depth: 2.5 in / 6.5 cm
Stock Reference No: A4127