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

with stunning illustrations throughout by Jilliam Tamaki

some volumes mores so than others

Height without cork: 9

holding her dog in the crook of her arm with what looks to be a horse whip in hand

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.