A maritime-style handheld telescope featuring a brass construction with a central barrel wrapped in black leather. The leather sleeve is finished with decorative cross-stitching along the longitudinal seam. The instrument is equipped with a brass eyepiece and a brass-housed objective lens. No maker’s marks, inscriptions, or graduation scales are visible on the brass components or the body. The telescope is accompanied by a rectangular wooden presentation box constructed from a polished hardwood. The box features brass corner-strap reinforcements and a central inlaid brass anchor motif on the hinged lid. It is secured by a brass hook-and-eye latch. This item is characteristic of contemporary nautical-themed decorative or souvenir instruments.
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