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English Leather Covered Naval Telescope, circa 1850
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An unusual English nineteenth century leather and brass single drawer hand held Naval signals telescope with a lens cap, sliding eyepiece cover and panel insert into the leather showing signal flags/pendents for identification and signalling.
The telescope is engraved with the original retailer/maker; W.C. Cox, Devonport – who served as optician to the Royal Western Yacht Club (R.W.Y.C).
Founded as the Port of Plymouth Royal Clarence Regatta Club in 1827, it became the R.W.Y.C in 1833. Dimensions: Max length 58 cm/22⅞ inches with a 1½ inch objective lens.
Bentleys are Members of LAPADA, the London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association.
- Dimensions:Height: 22.88 in (58.12 cm)Diameter: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU960036071572
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