Description
A beautifully made vintage Gieves & Hawkes London single-draw hand telescope, marked No.10998, featuring a chrome-plated brass body with a black leather-covered main barrel. This elegant optical instrument is finely engineered, solid in hand, and extends and retracts smoothly.
Key Features:
- Brand: Gieves & Hawkes, London
- Model / Serial: No.10998 (engraved on draw tube)
- Construction: Chrome-plated brass with black leather wrap
- Design: Single-draw field telescope
- Objective lens: 30mm
- Magnification (unmarked): estimated 12x to 15x
- Length: 395 mm (closed) – 555 mm (extended)
- Weight: approx. 600g
Note:
Optics are intact with no chips or damage. The metal draw tubes are in good condition and extend smoothly. The leather covering is complete, showing only light cosmetic wear consistent with age. The image is reasonably good for its age and could be improved further with additional cleaning of the objective lens.
Gieves & Hawkes produced premium military & naval accessories from mid-19th century to mid-20th century (approx. 1850s–1960s). This item is likely produced in mid-20th century around the 1950s–1970s.
A high-quality and collectible optical instrument from a highly regarded British heritage brand. Suitable for display, vintage collections, maritime décor, or functional outdoor use.
