A 19th-Century 2½-inch brass reflecting telescope of small size,
A 19th-Century 2½-inch brass reflecting telescope of small size,

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A 19th-Century 2½-inch brass reflecting telescope of small size,
by PALLANT, the 11in. (28cm.) long body-tube with dust cover, primary and secondary speculum mirrors, screw-rod focusing and two screws for attachment of the tripod stand with tapering column and folding scroll feet, in the original red-painted pine case with felt padding, the underside of the lid with trade label for Philosophical, Optical & Mathematical Instrument Maker TO THE LOCAL AND GOVERNMENT BOARDS. BINOCULAR FIELD GLASSES FOR INDIA . SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES ADAPTED FOR ALL SIGHTS . PALLANT Optician 51 Strand, London, W.C., the case with two brass hooks and eyes -- 15½ (39.3cm.) wide

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