Small Antique 6 Draw Pocket Telescope, English, Travel, Baker, London, Victorian Truffle framed picture in the Impressionist

framed picture in the Impressionist manner

Charmingly unusual with pleasingly tactile materials and decorative finish

Maker's mark to rear for William Tonks & Sons

displaying signs of use within an industrial machinist's environment

with graceful boat-tail overtones and delightful colour

Small Antique 6 Draw Pocket Telescope, English, Travel, Baker, London, Victorian Truffle framed picture in the ImpressionistOur Stock # 25472 This is a small antique 6 draw pocket telescope, an English hiking or navigational instrument by Baker of London, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. A charming and compact example of Victorian optical ingenuity Crafted in brass, with each of the six draw tubes offering smooth extension