A vintage JH Steward Miniature Bisley 3-draw (4 sections) brass telescope. The telescope has 28mm objective lens and it is in good working order.
Make: JH Steward Miniature Bisley
Objective lens diameter: 28mm
Magnification: estimated between 20x and 25x.
3-draw (4 sections) brass tubes.
Telescope length when full extended: 455mm (17.9 in.)
Telescope length when compacted: 175mm (6.9 in.)
Main body diameter at front: 37mm
Black layer protection on main barrel.
Weight: 400g
The first drawer section is engraved:
"MINIATURE BISLEY
J.H. STEWARD LTD. LONDON
Made in England"
This telescope is in very good working condition. No damage to the scope body and to brass tubes. All drawers glide smoothly.
There appears to be a small chipped area at the edge of front lens but this is hardly noticeable and does not seem to affect the use of the scope in any way. Apart from this, no damage to scope lenses and no fungus on the internal lenses. All internal lenses have been cleaned. The telescope gives clear images.
General wear and tear appropriate with age and use. Brass objective lens cap is missing.
Please see photos for further details.