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19th C. European Brass Spotting Scope w/ Wooden Tripod

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19th C. European Brass Spotting Scope w/ Wooden Tripod

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Description

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**Originally Listed At $200**

Western Europe, probably France, England, or Germany, ca. 19th century CE. A functional spotting scope of a characteristically tubular form with an adjustable eye piece on the back and a wide frontal lens with a cap suspended from a chain. Beneath the scope tube is a hinged mounting pin that fits within a receptacle atop a wooden tripod mount with extendable legs. Spotting scopes like this example were used in high-altitude areas for studying astronomy and monitoring ground troop movement. They were also used on naval vessels for navigational purposes and for spotting distant land masses. Size (on tripod): 15.8" L x 1.8" W x 14.1" H (40.1 cm x 4.6 cm x 35.8 cm)

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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Condition

Minor abrasions and loosening to some components of scope and tripod mount, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout. Scope lenses still articulate and can adjust for clear depth of field.

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