Bidspirit auction | A 19th Century Mahogany and

A 19th Century Mahogany and Brass Single-Draw Terrestrial Telescope by Thomas Harris and Son London - A mid-19th-century English single-draw terrestrial telescope by the London firm Thomas Harris and Son. The instrument is constructed with a mahogany main barrel and brass fittings, featuring a single brass draw tube. The first section of the draw tube is finely engraved with the maker's details: Tho.s Harris & Son, Opticians to the Royal Family, 141. Oxford St. & 52, Gt. Russell St., London. The telescope is supplied with its original protective leather end caps and an integrated leather carrying strap. Closed length including caps: 14 inches Extended length: 30 inches.