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Victorian c.1870This is an early example of the famous Lord Burytelescope made by J H Steward, London in the latter part of the 19th century. Themakers name is engraved both on the first draw tube and also on a brass plaqueon the leather clad main barrel. In used cosmetic condition. No indentations to thebarrels and in excellent working order. The 3 draw tubes and the leathercovered main barrel’s stitching are in good condition. The 40mm objective lens delivers a clear sharp imagewhich is well focused.About J.H.Steward Ltd. 406 Strand, LondonThe optician, James Henry Steward, founded hisbusiness in 1852 and produced an extensive range of items for military useadvertised as instruments for Reconnoitering, Sketching, Night Marching,Signally, Gun Laying. In the middle of the 19th century the business wasappointed as the optician to Her Majesty’s British & Foreign Governments,the National Rifle Associations of England, India, Canada & the Coloniesand the National Artillery Association. Dimensions:Closed Length: 26cm (10.25”)Drawn Length: 84cm (33”)Objective Lens Diameter: 40mm (1.5”)
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Category: Cameras and Photography:Telescopes and Binoculars:Telescopes
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