Marine telescope - 1850-1900

Large 19th Century, 3 Draw Telescope. 60mm diameter and over 970mm length when fully extended, 1.3kgs in weight.
Painted with floral decoration wrapping around the main barrel. The dark lacquer finish contrasted with the gold foliage pattern suggests an elegant design, reminiscent of 19th-century Chinoiserie styles or decorative Victorian maritime instruments.