A PAIR OF PRESENTATION TELESCOPE BINOCULARS BY BROWN, GLASGOW
black-painted tubes with leather grips, ivory focus width adjustment wheels, inscribed under the shade cuffs To Captain John Harris for saving the crew of the barque 'Lennox' after she was burned at sea in 1882 -- closed length 9½in. (24cm.)
Condition Report
Evidence of handling to leather and some edges. One eyepiece with two small dents to the edge. Optically fine condition.
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A PAIR OF PRESENTATION TELESCOPE BINOCULARS BY BROWN, GLASGOW
black-painted tubes with leather grips, ivory focus width adjustment wheels, inscribed under the shade cuffs To Captain John Harris for saving the crew of the barque 'Lennox' after she was burned at sea in 1882 -- closed length 9½in. (24cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Excellent), 1st May, 2013