Antique 4-Draw Brass Telescope with Wooden Barrel – Early 19th Century Maritime Spyglass

Description

A genuine antique 4-draw brass telescope with a woodenmain barrel, typical of early 19th-century maritime and field telescopes.

Features:

• Material: Solid brass construction
• Barrel: Original dark reddish-brown wood
• Design: Classic 4-draw configuration
• Objective lens: Large 42mm glass lens, intact
• Eyepiece: Fine-thread brass eyepiece with sliding dust cover
• Length: 21 cm (closed) – 76.5 cm (fully extended)
• Main barrel diameter: 4.6 cm
• Includes: Original brass lens cap (objective end)
• Weight: 444 g

Note: Good antique working condition for its age. Wooden barrel shows age and surface cracking but remains complete. Brass tubes show patina, handling marks, and natural oxidation. Draws extend and retract as expected. All accessible lenses have been cleaned. Optical image produced is usable and clear for its age. No major dents or damage.