A FINE 21/2 INCH. REFRACTING LIBRARY TELESCOPE BY JESSIE RAMSDEN, CIRCA 1790

A FINE 2½IN. REFRACTING LIBRARY TELESCOPE BY JESSIE RAMSDEN, CIRCA 1790
constructed in lacquered brass, 40in. main tube, signed on the back plate
RAMSDEN LONDON,
with star finder lens cap, mounted on heavy tripod table stand with vertical and lateral rod adjustment, the lateral with quick release switch, all contained within a fitted wooden box with some accessories including alternate eye pieces -- assembled 26in. high; the box -- 46in. (117cm.)
In fine condition retaining much original lacquer, one or two small dents near star finder, box is split but useable