{"product_id":"telescopes-observation","title":"Telescopes \u0026 Observation","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"363\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"363\"\u003eDollond-Style Brass Telescope with Leather Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eInspired by 18th-century optical instruments once used by scholars, navigators, and early explorers, this Dollond-style brass telescope reflects a time when discovery was guided by patience, craftsmanship, and curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eFinished in a darkened barrel with polished brass fittings, the telescope echoes the materials and proportions of historical instruments produced in London workshops. The engraved nameplate and traditional detailing recall an era when scientific tools were as thoughtfully made as they were carefully used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eAccompanied by a leather carrying case and compass, this piece speaks to travel, study, and the quiet ritual of observation. While fully functional, it is equally suited as a decorative object—resting on a study desk, bookshelf, or within a cabinet of curiosities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eDesigned for homes that value history and character, this telescope is not meant to impress at a glance, but to reward those who appreciate detail, form, and story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eAn object to be displayed, handled, and kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eInspired by 18th-century optical instruments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eBrass and metal construction with darkened finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eDecorative engraved nameplate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eIncludes leather carrying case and compass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eSuitable for display and light observational use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eA Note from OldKeeps.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003eEach piece in our collection is chosen for its historical reference and timeless appeal. This telescope is a modern reproduction inspired by classical designs and is not an original antique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oldkeeps.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44682004693128,"sku":null,"price":159.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/2760\/4104\/files\/T1.webp?v=1768067669","url":"https:\/\/xcraftman.com\/products\/telescopes-observation","provider":"Oldkeeps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}