A George III achromatic telescope by Dollond, London, circa 1760

A George III achromatic telescope by Dollond, London

circa 1760

with a decagonal mahogany barrel that tapers and single brass draw tube without a mechanical stop, the other brass fittings include a pivoted eyepiece cover, objective lens cap lacking, inscribed with the maker's name Dollond / London on the draw tube, together with a mezzotint of The Right Hon.ble Rich.d Earl Howe, after Peter Mequignon, published by Laurie & Whittle, 1794, (visible sheet to mount 39cm. by 29cm.)

645mm. (closed) long, 753mm. (focussed, approx.); 43mm. (barrel) diameter, 45mm. (max.)