Antique Rare Early 1900s BOY SCOUT BRASS LEATHER COMPASS TELESCOPE
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:3491151 | Modified Item: No |
Year: 1900-1918 | Country/Region of Manufacture: France |
Antique Rare Early 1900s ORIGINAL BOY SCOUT BRASS LEATHER COMPASS TELESCOPE!
Hello everybody! My name is Roma and I am selling many antique and vintage artifacts of the past gathered for years. This is a great opportunity for collectors and museums to obtain interesting, rare, and one of a kind examples. All items come from the smoke-free environment. They are originals and not reproductions.
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Up for sale is very rare object related to the histor...y of boy scouting. This is an original 11X magnification telescope made in France that was probably a special present to a member of a boy scout organization. Back in the days many precise instruments were made in France and England, so is this telescope. It is made of brass with leather cover around 1905-1918. I love the clever idea to make a compass as a protective cap for a lens of the telescope. It is about 5 1/2" long when folded and about 1" in diameter. I do not know how to use the telescope, but I've inspected the lenses and can tell that there are no breakages. The compass probably still in working condition. I haven't tested anything because I do not have a special knowledge, so I am selling this telescope as is, in a condition it was discovered. it has not been cleaned or restored. A fantastic artifact for any boy scout collection or a museum!
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Please note that shipping charges mentioned in the listing are to USA and Canada only. I can ship internationally. Ask me for the exact quote before bidding. Also, feel free to ask me any questions. I always try to help, combine multiple purchases and use reliable packaging for every item. Regards, Roma.