I had to buy this Dallmeyer telescope mostly because I've never seen one. I know the history was that J.H. Dallmeyer married Andrew Ross' daughter, and inherited 1/3 of the Ross business - the telescope part. He made telescopes for a period, but concentrated on camera lenses and patented several new designs. But I've never seen one of his library telescopes. Now the research begins. How early is this telescope? How many were made? The engraving on the stand appears to be the regular script. On the rear of the barrel is block lettering, common on early telescopes from the early 19th century on. I hope you enjoy this somewhat off topic post, as we learn more about this amazing lens maker.
I love getting packages, especially very heavy, wooden packages with old fashioned hinges and latches.
Opening the box reveals gleaming golden treasure. The most famous 19th century name in lenses is engraved around the rear, as well as London.
First, let me unpack and assemble the stand. It weighs many more times than the telescope (why did tripod makers forget this important attribute to stability?).
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