Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Lot 270: Antique Brass Mounted Wooden Telescope, 19th Century Maritime Spyglass
2026-04-25T15:00:00Z
Start price: CAD $50
Lot 270:
Antique Brass Mounted Wooden Telescope, 19th Century Maritime Spyglass
Description
An antique handheld telescope of traditional form, constructed with a turned wooden barrel fitted with brass mounts. The instrument is composed of a cylindrical body with tapered brass eyepiece and objective housings, designed to extend for use and retract for compact storage.
Details
Material: Wood and brass
Length (closed): 20.25 inches
Form: Telescopic optical instrument
Construction: Turned wooden body with brass fittings
Condition: Surface wear, patina to brass, and light abrasions consistent with age
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