Antique telescope, S.J. Browning, portsmouth, Royal Yacht Squadron.

Antique three drawer telescope by S.J. Browning.

The first drawer is beautifully hand engraved S.J. Browning, 66 High St, Portsmouth. Optician to Her Majesty & the R.Y.S (Royal Yacht Squadron)

The main body of the telescope is made from hardwood ( ebony ? ) and the brass components are silver plated. Flared eyepiece with sliding lens shutter. The objective lens has an extending sunshade, the press on lens cap is missing.

Max length open: 63.5cm / 25 inches. - Max length closed: 19cm / 7.5 inches.

Maximum diameter of telescope: 4 cm / 1.5 inches.

Antique telescope beautifully hand engraved:

S.J. Browning, 66 High St, Portsmouth. Optician to Her Majesty & the R.Y.S (Royal Yacht Squadron)