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Antique Five Body Glass in Very Good Condition. Nineteenth Century

Magnificent antique gilt brass and wood spyglass, with five bodies and in good condition.

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This amazing antique spyglass is a real museum piece, a golden brass and wooden instrument in quite good condition and with all its original component parts. The spyglass is more than one century old and can still be used to watch far-away objects. It is composed of five golden brass pipes that can be folded and stored into the main body. This element contains the objective lens and is made of brass and beech wood, protected and embellished by a fine mahogany-color finish. The spyglass preserves the original brass lids, designed to protect the lens when the device is not in use. The metal pipes can be easily unfolded, and on the whole the spyglass is an original and authentic piece that will delight any lover of historic antiques. It is surely an item to be shown off in a living room, a desk or a charming showcase. Nostalgic and ancient, this spyglass recalls great maritime voyages and journeys full of danger and adventure. Measurements: Unfolded: Length: 20.9 in / 51.5 cm. Folded: 6.19 in / 16 cm. Width: 1.4 in / 3.5 cm.

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