England, early 19th century, the brass scope mounted on a wood base, supported by three scrolled legs which support the stage, the mirror is attached to a plate on the base. focus is achieved by moving the inner tube up and down. A lower drawer stores accessories such as (3) objectives, (4) ivory sliders.

12 1/4 x 5 x 5 in.

Private Collection of an Antiquarian, Charlotte, North Carolina

Case lacks lock and key, finial, other damage; original base would likely have been brass; not determined to be complete.