Lacquered Brass Bullseye Condenser Magnifying Glass, c.1910 18th Century The 'Day or Night' telescope

The 'Day or Night' telescope is suitable for all light conditions thus can be used for terrestrial or astronomical observation

The volume includes:

with stunning illustrations throughout by Jilliam Tamaki

No paint was used to add detail

The silver handle has some light dinks and the base shows wear commensurate with age but overall the cane remains in a very good condition

Lacquered Brass Bullseye Condenser Magnifying Glass, c.1910 18th Century The 'Day or Night' telescopeA lacquered brass bullseye condenser desk magnifying glass, c. 1910. This instrument would have originally been used to direct light from a candle or lamp on to a specimen for observation, particularly when using a microscope. The instrument has a circular weighted base and a thumb screw end to the magnifier arm to help manoeuvre the condenser lens with ease. The adjustable stem extends and retracts with ease. Excellent condition throughout.