Gravener Antiques

Description

A brass and leather telescope by Negretti & Zambra, with original tripod base, leather case and with good optics. 1550mm high, 1250mm wide and 690mm deep. English. Dated 1901.

Henry Negretti (1818–1879) and Joseph Zambra (1822–1897) formed a partnership in 1850, and founded the firm which would eventually be appointed opticians and scientific instrument makers to Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and King Edward VII, the Royal Observatory and the British Admiralty.
W J Gravener Antiques is a family owned business, started in 1963 by William who was joined by son, Mark in 1981 and continues today with the same ethos of dealing in fine quality English and Continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects, from the 18th & 19th centuries. Now under the stewardship of Mark and his wife, Louise, we take pride in maintaining the high standards which William set more than 50 years ago.

W.J.Gravener Antiques are proud members of LAPADA, The London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association.

We offer an approachable and friendly service and we are always happy to hear from clients, both new and established.