Original British Brass Telescope marked Customs 1849 17th Century They are used mainly with

They are used mainly with butt down carbine buckets to keep things secure on the full gallop

Always taking the “light-hearted” view of Military History

every WW2 buff should have one of these

which can spin to attain different powers of magnification 15x

He spent the next 40 years spearheading multiple Government Committees

Original British Brass Telescope marked Customs 1849 17th Century They are used mainly withOriginal Item: Only One Available. Another original item from the nautical collection purchased from an English museum this is a fine early 19th century, perhaps even Georgian (1714 1830), single draw brass telescope with a leather body covering and extendable brass glare shield. Measuring 21" when fully compressed this opens to almost 40" when fully extended. The brass tube engraved DOLLOND, LONDON, DAY OR NIGHT and CUSTOMS 1849. The Optic is now