Antique Miniature Bisley Brass And Leather Telescope by J H Steward The Strand London.
This telescope is in very good working condition. There was no damage to the scope body or brass tubes apart from the expected marks and scuffs from a used item. All drawers glide smoothly.
The leather covering of the telescope’s first section and the original telescope fabric case are in great condition.
Stamped on the first section of the telescope it says: “Miniature Bisley J H Steward Ltd London”
The telescope measures in the closed position 21.5cm, and in the fully open position, it measures 44.5cm.
James Henry Steward (1817–1896) established J.H. Steward in London in 1852. As “Head Optician”. J.H. Steward became incorporated as J.H. Steward Limited on 1st February 1913. The company produced a large range of items for military use and advertised in their catalogues that they produced instruments for ‘Reconnoitring, Sketching, Night Marching, Signally, Gun Laying’. They were well thought of with their work to such a standard that they were opticians to ‘The British & Foreign Governments, the National Rifle Associations of England, India, Canada & the Colonies and the National Artillery Association.
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