Dollond of London Telescope on Tripod Brass Lantern Simple wood frame

Simple wood frame

Steam yacht "Alva" searchlight owned by William Kissam Vanderbilt for his yacht of the same name

With painted faceplates with ships commands full

Brass telescope appropriate for use on land or sea

Overall dimensions: mirror diameter: 10"

Dollond of London Telescope on Tripod Brass Lantern Simple wood frameWood barreled table top library telescope by Dollond of London. With long tapered wood barrel. Sturdy brass tripod with tapered pillar and mounting plate. Geared focal tube with two eyepieces. Fitted to a custom hardwood box with hinged lid. Late nineteenth century. 56" H open. 44" closed. 23" H. 21 lbs. with box.