20″ Victorian Marine Telescope Antique Brass | 5-Pipe Extendable, Achromatic Lens | Nautical Decor & Gift with Rosewood Box

Description

This substantial telescope evokes the craftsmanship of the Victorian era. Featuring authentic antique brass finishing, detailed engravings, and an achromatic lens for improved clarity, it’s a stunning piece for any collector or enthusiast.

• Authentic Victorian Replica Design: Features detailed engravings like “Victorian Marine Telescope,” “W. Ottway & Co. Ltd,” and “1915” on an antique-finished solid brass body, capturing the historical aesthetic.
• Impressive Extendable Length: Smoothly extends via five pipes to a significant 50.5 cm (nearly 20 inches), making a striking visual statement.
• Improved Optics with Achromatic Lens: Equipped with a dual-focus achromatic lens designed to provide clearer, sharper images with reduced color distortion compared to simpler lens designs.
• Substantial Brass Construction: Crafted from solid brass, giving it a satisfying weight (460g) and ensuring durability along with its vintage appeal.
• Elegant Rosewood Box: Comes complete with a handsome, felt-lined rosewood presentation box featuring brass accents, perfect for storage and sophisticated display.

Perfect For:

• Creating a commanding focal point on a desk, mantle, or bookshelf in a study, library, or office.
• Collectors of nautical antiques, scientific instrument replicas, or Victorian-era memorabilia.
• A distinguished gift for executives, history enthusiasts, maritime lovers, or special occasions.
• Enhancing the ambiance of classically styled or nautical-themed interiors.

Quick Specs:

• Material: Brass (Telescope), Glass (Lens), Rosewood (Box)
• Finish: Antique
• Dimensions (Telescope):
  • Extended Length: Approx. 50.5 cm / 19.9 in
  • Collapsed Length: Approx. 15 cm / 5.9 in
  • Aperture Diameter: Approx. 4.5 cm / 1.8 in
• Dimensions (Box): Approx. 18.5 cm (L) x 7.5 cm (W) x 7.5 cm (H) / 7.3 in (L) x 3 in (W) x 3 in (H)
• Weight (Telescope): Approx. 460 g / 1.01 lbs
• Weight (Box): Approx. 380 g / 0.84 lbs
• Includes: Telescope, Rosewood Presentation Box
• Brand Marking: Victorian Marine (Replica)
• Condition: New
• Heads up: Functional telescope suitable for terrestrial viewing. Achromatic lens enhances clarity. Markings indicate it’s a reproduction inspired by historical designs.