{"product_id":"antique-brass-and-leather-three-draw-telescope-victorian-marine-or-field-scope-c-1900","title":"Antique Brass and Leather Three Draw Telescope – Victorian Marine or Field Scope (c.1900)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eA late 19th to early 20th century three-draw brass telescope with leather-covered main barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eThe telescope extends smoothly from 27 cm closed to approximately 78 cm fully extended. It features three brass draw tubes, a turned brass eyepiece and a sliding eye lens dust protector. The main barrel is bound in original textured leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eUnmarked, as is common with mid-grade commercial examples of the period. Construction and form are consistent with British manufacture, circa 1880–1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eThe optics present with expected age-related internal dust. It produces a view but has not been optically cleaned or professionally tested. Sold as a decorative and collectible antique instrument rather than a precision modern optical device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eClosed length: 27 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eFully extended length: 78 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eA solid example of a Victorian brass field or marine telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e🌿 Brass with age-related patina and surface marks\u003cbr data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003e🌿 Leather covering intact with expected wear\u003cbr data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003e🌿 Draw tubes extend and retract smoothly\u003cbr data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003e🌿 Sliding eye lens protector present\u003cbr data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e🌿 Optics show internal dust consistent with age\u003cbr data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e🌿 No visible major dents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003eAn honest, unpolished example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eOur Antique Forager Ethos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003eWe source antique and vintage pieces for their craftsmanship, character and individuality, selecting only those that stand out and carry a story worthy of passing on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eExplore curated inspiration, reference boards and new finds on Pinterest:\u003cbr data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2093\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/antiqueforager\/\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2286\"\u003eFree UK postage. Worldwide delivery available — rates vary by destination and weight. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout. Every item is carefully packed and insured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2301\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheAntiqueForager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52586784981333,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/0068\/7701\/files\/20260217_132503640_iOS.jpg?v=1776764211","url":"https:\/\/antiqueforager.com\/products\/antique-brass-and-leather-three-draw-telescope-victorian-marine-or-field-scope-c-1900","provider":"TheAntiqueForager","version":"1.0","type":"link"}