English, ca: 1800. Mahogany, brass and glass. The body of the telescope engraved “Dollond * London”. The tapered wooden barrel mounting to a finely crafted tripod stand with folding cabriole legs, and with a pivoting, tilting mount to the top. Housed in a mahogany case with brass hinges, lock and shaped escutcheon. Key absent. Shrinkage cracks to top of case. Engraved, "Dollond, London". Case 3 3/4 x 33 1/2 x 6 1/2". CODE:TOOL