Refracting telescope with a 4-inch achromatic objective, several eyepieces, and wooden tripod. The brass tube, 63 inches long, is inscribed “Dollond London.” A paper label in the wooden box holding the telescope reads “G. Dollond / Optical, Mathematical, and / Philosophical Instrument Maker / to Her Majesty / 50 St. Paul’s Churchyard, London.”
The Dollond family began in business as opticians in London in 1750. George Dollond took responsibility for the firm around 1820 and shortened the signature to Dollond.
This telescope belonged to, and was given in memory of, Charles C. Carey (1903-1963), President of the General Radio Company (1956-1963).
Ref: Gloria Clifton, “Dollond Family,” in Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
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