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A fine mid-19th Century 1½in. single draw presentation telescope by Troughton & Simms
of nickel plated brass with polished leather body tube, signed by the eyepiece with further inscription reading Presented by the Board of Trade /to Mr.James Mills, Master of the Smack "Pheasant" in acknowledgment of his repeated and successful exertions in the cause of saving life from shipwreck 1860 & 1861 , lens cap and dust slide, extended length -- 33in. (84cm.) long, contained within a polished mahogany presentation box with inset nickel plated brass plate engraved Mr.James Mills , securing hooks and lock (small area of staining to lid) -- 27½in. (70cm.)
of nickel plated brass with polished leather body tube, signed by the eyepiece with further inscription reading Presented by the Board of Trade /to M