Description: Suitable Tripod for Antique Telescope with Equatorial Mount This relatively attractive wood tripod can hold very large antique telescopes such as a 44 inch Military style E. Vion (separate listing) or the 43 inch Dollond shown in several images (telescopes not included). This is a complete vintage tripod as supplied with a Jason Model 313 Discoverer Astronomical Telescope. In addition to its vintage appearance, this tripod features a very serviceable equatorial mount suited for astronomical use. At least one user found it superior to other inexpensive vintage telescopes (search: First light for Jason 313 – and it’s a winner!). Note that the telescope is held in a C-clamp. This is important because this type of clamp can easily be adapted to a variety of antique telescopes without drilling holes. Rubber plumbing adapters cut to the correct size provide stable mounting when positioned inside the clamp (see images). In my view this is a sturdy well designed tripod. The wing nuts that set the legs at any desired spread are solid but secondary to the metal tray between the legs which creates a very stable platform. The tray light may even work. The tripod height is adjustable and also set using wing nuts. The legs can easily be detached and collapsed for transport. Disassembly is required to ship inexpensively so some assembly will be required of the buyer. A large telescope cannot be held by a single person and must be mounted in some way to reach its full capability. Unfortunately, authentic antique telescope tripods are expensive, difficult to find, and generally hold other antique telescopes. This vintage tripod is a reasonable alternative. 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.
Price: 155 USD
Location: Acworth, Georgia
End Time: 2024-07-29T14:28:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
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
Country/Region of Origin: Japan
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Maker: Jason
