Description
A well-made mid-20th century British terrestrial telescope, marked:
“HILARY EVEREST 25–40”
“ENBEECO LONDON”
This is a genuine period optical instrument, supplied with its original fitted leather carry case and strap.
Details & Construction:
- Brass 3-draw construction
- Magnification: 25x – 40x zoom (narked zoom scale: 25 / 30 / 35 / 40 on first draw tube)
- Objective lens: 40mm
- Leather-covered main barrel
- Hand-held terrestrial telescope
- Civilian or field-use optical instrument rather than decorative reproduction
- Length: 260mm (closed) – 685mm (extended)
- Weight: 1.1 kg
Enbeeco (London) was a British optical and instrument supplier active during the mid-20th century, often associated with functional field optics.
The engraved “Hilary Everest 25–40” designation and numeric zoom scale strongly indicate a post-war design, typical of the 1940s–1960s period.
Conditions:
Lenses are clean and clear, producing good usable images for the age. Focuses correctly through extension.
Brass draw tubes intact with attractive aged patina. All sections extend and retract smoothly. Leather body covering and original leather case and shoulder strap are in good vintage condition. General cosmetic wear consistent with age, no damage or dents to tubes.
