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AEDEnglish Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand
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4310 Papermill Dr. NW
Knoxville, TN 37909
United States
Case Auctions is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, where our gallery is located, with satellite offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Kingsport, TN – but our reach is worldwide. Established in 2005, we conduct cataloged auctions of investment-quality art and antiques under the stewardship of knowledgeabl...Read more
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About Auction
LiveAug 1, 2026
Live 2-Day Auction at our Knoxville Gallery featuring 1,300+ lots from fine Southern estates and private and museum collections. Sale starts Sat. August 1 at 9 AM EST with lots #1-714 and continues Sun. August 2 at 10 AM EST with lots #715-1320. Be sure to view BOTH catalogs. Case Auctions bid@caseantiques.com
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- Lot Description
English brass telescope on tripod stand, the telescope engraved with maker's name: Dollond London. Telescope length: 35 in. Tripod: 17 in. H x 13 in. x 13 in. Mid to late 19th century. Note: English-made Dollond telescopes were prized for their optical quality and were depended upon by some of the world's most important historical figures. George Washington's Dollond telescope, used during the American Revolution, is in the Smithsonian Museum of American History in Washington, DC, and a Dollond telescope owned by Thomas Jefferson is at Monticello. 19th-century naval heroes Lord Nelson and Captain Cook also took Dollond telescopes to sea. History: English-born Royal Society Fellow John Dolland (1706-1761) joined his son Peter's business of making optical instruments about 1752, and patented the achromatic lens a few years later, earning him the Copley Medal from the Royal Society. Shortly before his death, Dolland was made Optician to the King. After John Dolland's death, Peter and his company continued to make optical advancements and produce high-quality telescopes and equipment through the 19th century. In 1927, Dolland & Co. merged with Aitchison & Co. to form Dolland & Aitchison, the well-known British high street chain of opticians.
Condition
Slightly loose joint between telescope and stand. Telescope has a few scattered dents up to 1/4 in. and a dent to the brass aperture ring, which prevents the cap from attaching. All parts appear present; lenses may not be original. Functionality not checked or guaranteed.
- Provenance
The estate of Dr. Ian M. Mathison, Murfreesboro TN and Big Rapids, MI.
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