Mid Eighteenth Century Non Achromatic Decagonal Reverse Taper Telescope by John Gilbert Surveyors Barometer A very seldom seen barometer

A very seldom seen barometer which will make a stunning centrepiece for a collection even in less tumultuous climates

this small brewery was transformed and eventually bought out all other Watford breweries and had numerous other outlets across adjoining counties and Greater London

Circa 1755

The back is etched with both the manufacturers name

a common occurrence for such small and specialist organisation of the period

Mid Eighteenth Century Non Achromatic Decagonal Reverse Taper Telescope by John Gilbert Surveyors Barometer A very seldom seen barometerFor sale, a mid eighteenth century, non achromatic decagonal reverse taper single draw marine telescope by John Gilbert of Tower Hill London. This super example has a one inch non achromatic single objective lens with original dust slide and measures 38 inches closed and 46 inches extended. The mahogany ten sided tapered barrel holds a single draw tube containing five lenses and is completed with a bulbous type eyepiece with dust slide, common during