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A Handsome Victorian Three Draw Brass Mounted Telescope
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A Handsome Victorian Three Draw Brass Mounted Telescope

19th century
Sold 20 April 2026 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A handsome Victorian three draw telescope. This lovely piece has brass mounts, with a leather covered body and a sliding eye cover at the viewing end. Unusually, it still retains it's original lens cap. It is adjustable for focus and is a handy pocket size. A lovely collector's item, with a practical use. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£45.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£30.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks to the glass lenses. The telescope is clean and in good working order. The brass has some 'pitting' in places, commensurate with age and use.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1870.

Length :- 15 cms. (closed). 41.5 cms. (open).

Diameter :- 3.3 cms. (widest point).

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Telescope to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1203935
Dealers Internal Reference
13518
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Description
A handsome Victorian three draw telescope.
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This lovely piece has brass mounts, with a leather covered body and a sliding eye cover at the viewing end.
Jeff Sims Antiques

Unusually, it still retains it's original lens cap. It is adjustable for focus and is a handy pocket size. A lovely collector's item, with a practical use. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A vintage extendable three-draw brass telescope with a leather-wrapped barrel and a separate lens cap lies diagonally on a neutral grey surface.
fig 1. A Handsome Victorian Three Draw Brass Mounted Telescope

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£45.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£30.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks to the glass lenses. The telescope is clean and in good working order. The brass has some 'pitting' in places, commensurate with age and use.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1870.

Length :- 15 cms. (closed). 41.5 cms. (open).

Diameter :- 3.3 cms. (widest point).

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Telescope to the 1870s.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1203935
Dealers Internal Ref
13518
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I A vintage extendable three-draw brass telescope with a leather-wrapped barrel and a separate lens cap lies diagonally on a neutral grey surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Handsome Victorian Three Draw Brass Mounted Telescope

Archive II A vintage extendable three-draw brass telescope with a leather-wrapped barrel and a separate lens cap lies diagonally on a neutral grey surface. View II
Archive III A vintage extendable three-draw brass telescope with a leather-wrapped barrel and a separate lens cap lies diagonally on a neutral grey surface. View III
Archive IV A vintage extendable three-draw brass telescope with a leather-wrapped barrel and a separate lens cap lies diagonally on a neutral grey surface. View IV
Archive V A vintage extendable three-draw brass telescope with a leather-wrapped barrel and a separate lens cap lies diagonally on a neutral grey surface. View V
Archive VI A vintage extendable three-draw brass telescope with a leather-wrapped barrel and a separate lens cap lies diagonally on a neutral grey surface. View VI
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Jeff Sims Antiques

Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
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Suffolk,
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeffsims
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
Jeff Sims Antiques
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Location: Suffolk,, United Kingdom
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A vintage extendable three-draw brass telescope with a leather-wrapped barrel and a separate lens cap lies diagonally on a neutral grey surface.
A handsome Victorian three draw brass mounted telescope
Ref: SA1203935
A vintage extendable three-draw brass telescope with a leather-wrapped barrel and a separate lens cap lies diagonally on a neutral grey surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectScientific Instrument
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Leather
  • ColourBrass and Brown
  • MotifsThree-draw construction, Leather barrel grip, Threaded lens cap, Polished brass finish
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Portable telescopes, often referred to as spyglasses, became widely produced during the 19th century for naval officers, land surveyors, and civilian travellers. The advent of industrial manufacturing allowed for standardized draw tubes and improved lens clarity.

These instruments were predominantly constructed from polished brass for durability and corrosion resistance, frequently featuring leather-wrapped barrel grips to ensure a secure hold. Glass lenses were ground and fitted into threaded metal cells.

Authentic period examples typically exhibit hand-engraved maker signatures near the eyepiece, precise multi-draw brass tubing construction, and natural patination on the metal and leather surfaces rather than artificial aging.

Placing a polished brass optical instrument on a bookshelf, desk, or mantelpiece adds a touch of academic refinement and maritime heritage to a room. It functions well as a tactile decorative object within a study or living space.

Antique brass should be preserved with its natural oxidisation and patina intact, using only a dry microfibre cloth to remove dust. Abrasive polishes and chemical cleaners must be avoided, as they strip the historical finish and diminish collector value.
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