Telescope - 1900-1910
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Antique three-draw marine telescope dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, with a brass draw tubes and a grey-green textured wrap, closed length 20 cm (max diameter 4 cm) and extended length 48 cm, weighing 300 g, in good overall condition with a visible patina and a small internal rattle suggesting an optical overhaul or decorative use.
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This handheld spyglass or three-draw marine telescope is a fine scientific instrument dating from the late 19th century or the very beginning of the 20th century. The object consists of a main body wrapped in a period grey-green textured coating and drawing tubes made of brass. It features a fixed circular eyepiece at the end of the smallest draw tube for viewing comfort. When folded, the instrument measures 20 cm in length with a maximum diameter of 4 cm at the objective, and reaches a total extended length of 48 cm when fully deployed. Weighing 300 g, this compact spyglass offers a comfortable and stable grip. The piece bears no maker's mark or optician's signature. It is in good overall cosmetic condition and displays a very nice patina of age on its metal surfaces. A rubbing sound or moving lens rattle can be heard inside during handling, suggesting it needs an optical overhaul or that it is best suited as a beautiful marine-style decorative object.
This handheld spyglass or three-draw marine telescope is a fine scientific instrument dating from the late 19th century or the very beginning of the 20th century. The object consists of a main body wrapped in a period grey-green textured coating and drawing tubes made of brass. It features a fixed circular eyepiece at the end of the smallest draw tube for viewing comfort. When folded, the instrument measures 20 cm in length with a maximum diameter of 4 cm at the objective, and reaches a total extended length of 48 cm when fully deployed. Weighing 300 g, this compact spyglass offers a comfortable and stable grip. The piece bears no maker's mark or optician's signature. It is in good overall cosmetic condition and displays a very nice patina of age on its metal surfaces. A rubbing sound or moving lens rattle can be heard inside during handling, suggesting it needs an optical overhaul or that it is best suited as a beautiful marine-style decorative object.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
300 g
Material
Brass
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Not tested
Height
4 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
48 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
Title additional information
Marine's telescope
