Original British Boer War Named Officer's Three Draw Brass Telescope circa 1895 Crimean War a family of Swedish descent

a family of Swedish descent

the division resumed the attack

The original porcelain bead and pull string are unfortunately missing

all manually controlled by a reel and harness worn at the waist

Original British Boer War Named Officer's Three Draw Brass Telescope circa 1895 Crimean War a family of Swedish descentOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Of all brass construction, this is a Three Draw telescope as purchased by a named Officer, who served in the 1899 1901 Second Boer War in South Africa. It measures 10" when completely closed and 31" when fully extended including its brass lens cover to the front. The Optics appear to be in perfect order, and the eyepiece lens cover is functional. Fully polished, it is marked with the Officer's name on the barrel by the