Use: instrument for magnifying distant objects.
Precious golden spotting scope, or terrestrial telescope, mounted on tripods. Late 19th early 20th century. Model with single viewfinder, 2 pulls and adjustment screws. The body of the spotting scope is made of brass with well-preserved original varnish. Optical cover and eyepiece with light cover. Working viewfinder in good condition. Mounted on a wooden tripod base with straight brass socket. Brass hanging point. Carrying case. Slight traces of oxidation. Very good condition. Signed on the adjustment wheel and on the shutter "Vion Paris", company founded in 1832.
Folded length 61 cm. Diameter 6 cm.
Height of the feet: 143 cm.