WWII US Navy Ships Telescope Antique Original embossed initials

Original embossed initials

A Vertical/Short Take-Off and Landing (V/STOL) aircraft is able to take off from a short runway

A fine pigskin leather-covered glass flask of generous size

A lovely Chestnut leather three pocket briefcase in sturdy bridle hide with two buckled straps and central brass lock (with key)

Dimensions: 5¾ inches/14

WWII US Navy Ships Telescope Antique Original embossed initialsA substantial US Navy Bureau of Ships MK I ships telescope by Bausch & Lomb Optical Company of Rochester, New York. With 21 power magnification and integral filters, circa 1940. This brass scope has been stripped of the original paint finish, polished, cleaned and then plated with a thin layer of gold to prevent tarnishing and minimise the need for cleaning. It has then been mounted on a custom made bracket fitted to a period stained wooden tripod