Description
For sale is a vintage N & B Ltd London “PETREL” x30 handheld 2-draw telescope, complete with its original brown canvas and leather carry case. This is a classic British-made tubular spyglass with a 30× fixed magnification, designed for field use, birdwatching, nautical spotting, and general outdoor observation.
The telescope features a black textured metal body, a smooth draw-tube extension, and quality optics typical of mid-20th-century British craftsmanship.
Features:
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Model: “PETREL” x30
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Manufacturer: N & B Ltd, London
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Magnification: 30× fixed power
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Construction: 2-draw all-metal tubular body with textured grip
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Objective lens dimater: 35 mm
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Length: 290 mm (closed) – 660 mm (fully extended)
- Weight: 310 g
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Accessories: Original brown canvas case with leather trim
Note: Telescope is in very good vintage condition. The draw tubes extend and retract smoothly. Optics intact and all cleaned where accessible, producing clear image for its age. Exterior shows light signs of wear, consistent with careful use. Case is intact with working buttons, showing normal age-related wear. A clean, fully functional example ideal for collectors or field use.
N & B Ltd London produced optical instruments from the 1940s through the 1970s, specialising in binoculars, spotters, and naval-style telescopes. The styling of this “PETREL” model — black textured finish, simple white lettering, metal draw tube, and canvas case — is typical of 1950s to 1960s.
