Mercury-filled scale displays in Fahrenheit and Centigrade
Beautifully shaped arms rise on curved supports
Practical Victorian trunk
The padded seat has been finished in a floral cloth in fine order that could be easily reupholstered to suit any d̩cor and adjusts in height from 49cm to 63cm
Antique Hughes Telescope, English, 5 Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Regency Weights Mercury-filled scale displays in FahrenheitOur Stock # 18. 6795 This is an antique Hughes telescope. An English, leather and brass 5 draw terrestrial or astronomical refractor, dating to the Regency period, circa 1830. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. Wonderful example of Regency optical instrument making Displaying a desirable aged patina Leather shows deep russet hues and attractive signs of