mini telescope? ??

[Vino]

Found this the other day..the lens was in one hole the body about ten feet away. .Didn't know they went together till I cleaned them up this morning. ..Glad I didn't throw away the body...Anyone know about this? Year? Was it military? I have been hunting this church yard that was occupied by the British during the winter of 1777....found lots of flat buttons, king George coppers. What you guys think? Any suggestions would be great. ..thanks in advance.

 

[doublet2a]

Maybe half of a set of binoculars or opera glasses?

Tim

 

[Sentrom]

Lens to a real old box camera.

 

[Vino]

You think?? Not quite sure. .dont look like it was in anything.

 

[taz42o]

Does it have a lens in the small end also.

 

[Vino]

It looks like it did..but did not find it..it has a grove for it like the other side.

 

[taz42o]

Maybe part of a monocular , but it would have had to have a second lens in a movable piece to adjust the focus.
Here is a monocular on a walking stick.

 

[Vino]

Could be!?!? That would be cool. .thanks.

 

[fyrffytr1]

It looks like the barrel of a monocular like Taz posted. Yours is missing the focusing tube and lens that would go in the small end.

 

[Ruchman]

Or an old old school version of this
My initial thought was a magnifier cup?

 

[cw0909]

maybe an old loupe.... VINTAGE OLD 15 X PHOTOGRAPHERS JEWELERS EYE LOUPE MAGNIFYING GLASS - CHRONO-SHOP

 

[Vino]

Could be...thanks

 

[maxpower]

maybe a door peep ?