Beautiful Antique Celestial Telescope with Original Tripod. Circa 1850

This amazing sky telescope is quite a decorative item, and at the same time is a beautiful antique more than one century old. This piece is dated in the middle of the 19th century (circa 1850) and is made of golden brass. It is mounted on its original wooden tripod and looks really nice. As well as being a lovely item, the telescope is in working order and can be used to gaze the stars or to watch faraway landscapes and objects. It preserves all its original component parts in excellent condition. The telescope is considered to have been invented by the Dutch Hans Lippershey who designed one of the first models in the early 17th century. Though, it is widely known that in the late 16th century the Italian Gianbattista Porta invented a device that made it possible to watch faraway objects as it they were close to the user. On the other hand, Zacharias Janson also created his own design before Lipperhey show his telescope to the world. Last but not least, Galileo Galilei was the one who decided to improve the original design and use it to gaze the stars and interpret the universe. This particular telescope is especially designed for stargazing. It stands on an original tripod, made of solid wooden beech and in good condition. The wood looks well preserved and so does the metalwork included for adjusting the tripods height and fold it. Also, the brass the telescope is made of shows a delicate patina created by the trace of time and the use; this feature provides the instrument with undeniable charm and personality. Perfect to be shown off by a big window, this amazing antique telescope is still able to take us to the stars. Measurements: Length: 52 in / 133 cm. Height: 57.4 in / 146 cm.