Three-draw rosewood & brass telescope w/lens-shield.

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Shangas, Oct 12, 2016.

  1. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    Yes, another one.

    And no, AF, before you ask - there's no maker's mark.

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    It took me two days of extensive cleaning to get this thing working properly. But now the tubes all slide in and out very smoothly :)

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    You probably can't read that (and it was bloody hard to photograph!) but it's hand-engraved and says: "S Rossiter".
     
    Shangas, Oct 12, 2016
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  2. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    It doesn't look like the name was engraved,probably scratched on with a knife blade.
     
    Hollyblue, Oct 12, 2016
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  3. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    Engraved. Scratched. Same thing to me. It's carved into the metal. That's all that engraving is.
     
    Shangas, Oct 12, 2016
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  4. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Engraving is an art form,scratching is what chickens and cats do.
     
    Hollyblue, Oct 12, 2016
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