Antique Ship Captain's Glasses. Cary. England, Circa 1850

Antique sea captain spyglass made by Cary, England 1850 and in very good condition. This is an authentic old-time authentic ship spyglass, with very well preserved lenses and in use condition. The spyglass preserves the original leather strap that makes it possible to wear over the shoulder. It is made of silvery metal and is protected by a fine-looking brown leather sleeve e in amazing condition. The spyglasss lenses are finely preserved too and enable the owner to use it to watch faraway objects and landscapes. The leather sleeve protects almost the whole instrument, except for the pieces containing the objective and the eyepiece. The sleeve preserves the two leather caps that protect these two pieces when the spyglass is not in use. Near the eyepiece we can see a hand-engraved inscription with the manufacturers name and address (Cary, 181 Strand, London) and the number 999. This striking antique sea captain spyglass by Cary will stand out in the best collection of ship antiques, for its authenticity and good condition. Size: Extended: 34.5 in / 87 cm. Closed: 29.13 in / 74 cm.Cary Instruments - History William Cary was an English scientific and philosophical instruments manufacturer who lived and worked in London in the 19th century. He was an apprentice for Jesse Ramsden; when he finished his apprenticeship, he founded his own business under the Cary name. During its existence, the firm was located in different points of the Strand street. After the companys foundation Williams brother, John (who was a cartographer), became his partner in business. Between both of them they made the company successful; it became a leader firm and exported instruments to remote places such as Russia or India. The even manufactured instruments for famous scientists such as the English chemist William Hyde Wollaston. After Carys death in 1825, the company kept on existing and was ruled by Charles Gould until 1853.