Circa 1900 Single Draw Light Mahogany Bound Telescope

~ Circa 1900 Single Draw Light Mahogany Bound Telescope ~

The piece is made of brass with a mahogany tube with brass sliding dust-covers to both ends.

There is an extending sun-shade.

The single draw can be unscrewed in the centre to reveal an extra lens.

It is unsigned & unmarked.

~ Dimensions ~

The length of the telescope when compacted is 20 inches (50.8 cm) with the draw-tube adjustment measuring an additional 16.5 inches (41.9 cm).

It has an overall diameter of 2.5 inches (6.3 cm), the eyepiece has a diameter of 1.2 inches (3 cm).

The total weight is 1.19 Kg.

~ Condition ~

The condition of the telescope is decent with numerous scratches to the wooden body. The brass has a split on the sun shade and has general age wearing. The lenses are virtually free from scratches and focuses well but require some cleaning.