A Military Campaign Telescope

Name: A Military Campaign Telescope
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA816469
Price: 1250 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by The Antique Partnership

Description

A good mahogany CASED military campaign telescope by J H Steward of London. Circa 1880. Complete with all its components and having an extremely well magnified sharp clear image. It is of three draw construction by the renowned London maker whom specialized in optical instruments for military use. Silver or nickel plated with the makers name inscribed on the first draw. The inscribed addresses and case label help establish its age fairly accurately within a few years (in 1886 West Strand would have been added). The tripod stand unscrews to revel a corkscrew mechanism for attaching the scope to a suitable wooden support when in the field and there is an additional plate in the case for more permanent attachment to a wooden base. The original lens cap is present and the viewing eyepiece slide works correctly. The case has its original working key and flush brass carrying handle. From past field use there are minor indentations on the first draw, some oxidation and a discolouration spot on the outer edge of the object lens (which has not affect at all on the viewing ability see last photo). There are some water stains on the leather barrel covering which is otherwise in excellent condition. There is an additional lens for viewing the sun or bright objects (not recommended for use). Lovely smell of gun oil from the interior.

In all not only a good quality instrument but also superb to look at.

Object lens 21/4 inches dia 5.8 cm

Diameter max 6.6 cm

Length fully extended including pull out lens shade 82 cm

Length full compacted 26 cm

Height to horizontal on stand 46 cm

Tripod spread about 25 cm

Mahogany case 19 cm deep 33 cm wide and 9.5 cm high

OVERSEAS buyers please ask for shipping costs before purchasing.

Physical Dimensions

Height

46cm (18.11")

Width

25cm (9.84")

Depth

82cm (32.28")

Declaration

The Antique Partnership has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA816469

Dealers Internal Reference

25017

Dealers Notes

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Description

A good mahogany CASED military campaign telescope by J H Steward of London. Circa 1880. Complete with all its components and having an extremely well magnified sharp clear image.

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It is of three draw construction by the renowned London maker whom specialized in optical instruments for military use.

The Antique Partnership

Silver or nickel plated with the makers name inscribed on the first draw. The inscribed addresses and case label help establish its age fairly accurately within a few years (in 1886 West Strand would have been added). The tripod stand unscrews to revel a corkscrew mechanism for attaching the scope to a suitable wooden support when in the field and there is an additional plate in the case for more permanent attachment to a wooden base. The original lens cap is present and the viewing eyepiece slide works correctly. The case has its original working key and flush brass carrying handle. From past field use there are minor indentations on the first draw, some oxidation and a discolouration spot on the outer edge of the object lens (which has not affect at all on the viewing ability see last photo). There are some water stains on the leather barrel covering which is otherwise in excellent condition. There is an additional lens for viewing the sun or bright objects (not recommended for use). Lovely smell of gun oil from the interior.