Description
Vintage Brass 4-Draw Telescope – Thos Evans, London
A classic vintage brass nautical telescope with leather-wrapped main barrel and screw-on brass end cap. This is a 4-draw spyglass style design, marked “THOS EVANS ESO – LONDON” on the second tube, indicating a London maker’s mark inspired by 19th–early 20th century optical instruments.
Fully extendable and retractable, this telescope offers a clear image once focused and is ideal for maritime display, collectors, prop use, or decorative interior styling.
Features:
- Solid brass 4-draw telescope
- Maker’s mark: THOS EVANS ESO – LONDON
- Objective lens diameter: 4.8 cm
- Leather wrapped main barrel
- Clear optics when focused
- Brass objective cap included
- Traditional nautical style
- Length: 26 cm (closed) – 95.5 cm (fully extended)
- Main barrel diameter: 6 cm
- Weight: 1.6 kg
Condition:
Good vintage condition with visible patina, light surface wear, and ageing to the brass throughout — all consistent with age and handling. All brass tubes are intact with no noticeable dents. Leather wrap shows minor wear and stitching detail. Lens optics are intact and clean; view is clear. Threads and draw sections open and close smoothly. Cap fits correctly.
Please review all provided photos for a detailed understanding of condition.
A striking decorative and functional nautical telescope with strong collector appeal.
