Historical information

A telescope is an optical instrument used to make distant objects appear nearer and larger, this item is small enough and designed to be portable enough to fit into a gentleman's pocket while out walking.
This type, size and manufacture of the telescope was designed for general everyday use for bird watching and general observation of subjects while out walking.
This item was not for marine use as its focal length is too short and could only observe subjects that were not too far away. Also, its size indicates telescopes of this type are pocket telescopes.

Significance

This telescope is significant for its probable association with leisure activities of a person in the 19th century for leisure purposes such as bird watching, horse events and ship spotting.

Physical description

Three draw brass hand held telescope, folding.

Inscriptions & markings

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