Northwestern Europe, United Kingdom, Manchester, WWI era, ca. 1914 to 1918 CE. A cylindrical steel periscope with a tapering profile and a leather sheath. The end cap is stamped with the maker's name: "JAMES E. LEES & CO. 63 WHITWORTH ST. MANCHESTER PROV. PATENT." At each end are viewing mirrors and a lens cap on a hinge to protect the viewing window. An integral loop with a carabiner clip connects to one end for fastening the scope to a belt. These periscopes were handy to see the enemy without being exposed to gunfire. The periscope could also be paired with a binocular at the top to see even more clearly! Size: 16.5" L x 2" W (41.9 cm x 5.1 cm)

Provenance: ex-Dundee collection, Newtownabbey, United Kingdom

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#160812

Some cloudiness to mirrors. Minor fraying of leather stitching. Surface wear and patina commensurate with age and use. Scope functions as intended.