Description: Antique Telescope Tripod - Adapted from Folmer Schwing Crown Tripod 2 This attractive antique Tripod is designed to hold very large telescope such as the 44 inch Military style E. Vion (telescopes not included). It is based on the Folmer Schwing Crown Tripod 2 (division of Kodak, ca1900) made to hold early cameras. This tripod, coincidently, fit an antique telescope mount designed to hold tubes for larger multi-draw telescopes. The combination looks reasonably old and the major components date from the early 1900s. The brass loop meant to hold the draw has been lined with canvas to prevent what otherwise would be inevitable gouging of the draw. The tripod is adjustable and the legs can be detached or collapsed for transport. However, the legs cannot be locked open due to the mechanism of attachment to the platform, allowing both inward collapse and outward sprawl. Both of these problems are partially mitigated by a triangular spreader; however, the tripod is safer on carpet or outdoors. A very large telescope cannot be held by a single person and must be mounted in some way for use to its full capability. In other words, it has to have a stable stand. Unfortunately, authentic antique telescope tripods are usually expensive and difficult to find as they generally hold other antique telescopes. I am in the process of listing several tripods adapted for use with antique telescopes that are only moderately expensive. Be sure to examine the images as they form an important part of the description. Although shipping is listed as economy, items will generally be shipped priority if costs are comparable. If a shipping overcharge is large, the excess will be refunded. I will consider sending the tripod to restricted countries if a buyer seems responsible and assumes shipping risks. Good Cheap Book (search): Henry C King. History of the Telescope
Price: 190 USD
Location: Acworth, Georgia
End Time: 2024-08-28T18:18:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Primary Material: Wood
Type: tripod
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Maker: Folmer Schwing Division, Kodak
