Description
A charming vintage mini 3-draw brass pocket telescope, featuring a green lacquered main barrel and traditional brass draw tubes. This compact scope has a classic Victorian/early-20th-century style and would make an excellent collectible, display piece, or occasional-use optical instrument.
Features:
- Approx. 28mm objective lens
- 3-draw brass construction
- Compact pocket-size format
- Likely late 19th to early 20th century style
- Decorative and functional vintage optical piece
- Length: 75mm (closed) – 195mm (extended)
- Main barrel diameter: 32mm
- Weight: 92g
Condition & Performance: Optics are Clean for its age and produces clear, sharp images. All three brass draw sections extend and retract properly. Exterior shows age-related wear, patina, and surface marks consistent with vintage brass instruments (see photos). Green lacquered barrel remains attractive with light cosmetic wear. Please refer to the photos for further details.
Likely of British or Continental European manufacture, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century (circa 1880–1920). Unmarked examples such as this were commonly produced by small workshops and sold through optical retailers.
Ideal For: Antique & vintage optics collectors; Nautical / Victorian décor displays; Desk or bookshelf display; Conversation-piece collectible.
