Old Telescope

[mojjax]

I'm trying to find any information on this telescope . It has no makers marks anywhere that I can find .
it is 16 inches long in the closed position , and over 3 feet long open . It has an extra "short eye piece"

I recently inherited it , I was told never to touch it when I was a little kid . It looks like one that a sea captain would use . Any ideas on age or if it was made in America or maybe Europe ?

 

[stefen]

Great reference gauge...beats using a nickel...

Agree that its old, possibly mid-1800's or earlier. Might want to research scientific instruments as a category.

I realize that's not much help, although if you need a place for storage, please feel free to contact me at XXXXX

 

[mick56]

Here are some oldies, most of them are marked on the first draw.

http://www.scientificcollectables.com/page_telescopes.htm

 

[Breezie]

Cute pooch, and fantastic find! What kind of dog is she; she looks like my Annie minus the face coloration. Breezie

 

[stefen]

Here are some oldies, most of them are marked on the first draw.

http://www.scientificcollectables.com/page_telescopes.htm

These 1830 circa scopes with the lense shutters are certainly similar...

 

[mojjax]

Cute pooch, and fantastic find! What kind of dog is she; she looks like my Annie minus the face coloration. Breezie

The animal shelter said he's part Basset Hound and part English Setter . His name is Buckeye .

 

[Gator-Flea]

Neat telescope!!!