This antique handcrafted telescope is made of fine brass. It uses a push-and-pull mechanism to focus on distant objects. This Traditional Brass & Leather Telescope is ideal to grace the library, conservatory, or drawing room of a fine house. These beautifully crafted, hand-polished, solid brass telescopes have been manufactured to reflect the workmanship and materials of a more elegant bygone age. All feature high-quality fully coated optics making them highly functional products.