Blackened Brass Telescope On A Wooden Tripod, 19th Century

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Blackened Brass Telescope On A Wooden Tripod, 19th Century

Blackened brass spotting scope mounted on a wooden tripod, 19th century. The manually focused telescopic body is adjustable using a brass ball joint. The whole is original, with no replacement parts, and has a beautiful, even patina on both the metal and wood surfaces. This type of instrument was commonly used in civilian or military observation posts, particularly for coastal surveillance or naturalist observations. The absence of any visible mark suggests that it was handcrafted or made in a small, specialized workshop.

800 €