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Antique Brass 3-Draw Pocket Telescope
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Antique Brass 3-Draw Pocket Telescope

1920 - 1940
For Sale by In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

A good quality three draw pocket telescope dating from the early to mid 20th Century. It is a powerful leather clad telescope with lacquered brass tubes, an extending sun shade and sliding lens covers.

The telescope is in good condition for its age. It is fully functional with undamaged lenses. The lenses are generally clean and they produce a clear and crisp image. The brass tubes have a few small dents and dinks but nothing detrimental and it is a usable piece.

Approximate Measurements :

Length extended : 20" / 51cm

Length closed : 6 1/2" / 17cm

Front Diameter : 1" / 3.5cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Physical Dimensions
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Brass Pocket Telescope to the 1930s.

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SA1228197
Description
A good quality three draw pocket telescope dating from the early to mid 20th Century.
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It is a powerful leather clad telescope with lacquered brass tubes, an extending sun shade and sliding lens covers.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
fig 1. An extended three-draw antique brass pocket telescope featuring a dark brown textured leather barrel wrap.
fig 1. Antique Brass 3-Draw Pocket Telescope

The telescope is in good condition for its age. It is fully functional with undamaged lenses. The lenses are generally clean and they produce a clear and crisp image. The brass tubes have a few small dents and dinks but nothing detrimental and it is a usable piece.

fig 2. An extended three-draw antique brass pocket telescope featuring a dark brown textured leather barrel wrap.
fig 2. Antique Brass 3-Draw Pocket Telescope

Approximate Measurements :

Length extended : 20" / 51cm

Length closed : 6 1/2" / 17cm

Front Diameter : 1" / 3.5cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Brass Pocket Telescope to the 1930s.

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SA1228197
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An extended three-draw antique brass pocket telescope featuring a dark brown textured leather barrel wrap.

Antique Brass 3-Draw Pocket Telescope

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Ashburton
Devon
TQ13 7QJ
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An extended three-draw antique brass pocket telescope featuring a dark brown textured leather barrel wrap.
Antique Brass 3-Draw Pocket Telescope
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An extended three-draw antique brass pocket telescope featuring a dark brown textured leather barrel wrap.
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  • ObjectScientific Instruments
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Leather, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brass, Dark Brown
  • MotifsThree-draw mechanism, Textured leather sleeve, Brass objective collar
  • SizeW 17 cm (7 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

This pocket telescope is a scientific instrument from the early to mid 20th century, presented in a Victorian style with a three-draw mechanism. The piece combines warm brass tubes with a dark brown textured leather sleeve wrapped around the main barrel. Visible details include circular brass mouldings, sliding lens covers, and an extending sun shade, alongside a few small dents and dinks on the metal surface that indicate its age and prior use. Measuring 17 cm wide and 3.5 cm deep when closed, it extends up to 51 cm for practical viewing. Today, the telescope serves as a decorative or functional piece on an office desk or within a gentleman's library. It sits comfortably among other study accessories, adding a period touch to a home workspace or shelf display without requiring any complex installation.

FAQs

A pocket telescope, often referred to as a spyglass or draw telescope, is a portable optical instrument designed with concentric sliding tubes that collapse for transport. Popularised during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these compact instruments were widely utilised by naval officers, travellers, and naturalists for magnification in the field.

These telescopes were predominantly engineered from brass for corrosion resistance against maritime environments, featuring hand-ground glass lenses fitted within inner draw tubes. The outermost barrel was frequently encased in leather, wood, or shagreen to provide insulation and an enhanced grip during operation.

Authentic period pieces typically exhibit age-appropriate patination on the brass surfaces, hand-cut screw threads, and minor imperfections within the hand-ground optics. Stamped maker marks or inscriptions near the eyepiece tube or objective barrel also serve as key markers of provenance and historical era.

A collapsible brass telescope serves as a tactile accent when displayed alongside books, globes, or framed botanical prints on a study desk or bookshelf. Staging the object partially extended highlights its mechanical construction while introducing a sophisticated, curated atmosphere to a room.

Optics should be dusted gently using a soft camel-hair brush or optical cleaning cloth without abrasive solvents to prevent scratching the glass. The brass body should remain unpolished to preserve its historical patina, while leather components require occasional light conditioning with neutral wax paste to prevent cracking.
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