Original British Napoleonic Brass Naval Telescope Inscribed to Capt Henry Mitford with Documents - Dated 1800 Royal Air Force and cradle

and cradle

Great as authentic an Bobby collectible

This example offered in near excellent condition is a size 38’ and has all original snaps

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Original British Napoleonic Brass Naval Telescope Inscribed to Capt Henry Mitford with Documents - Dated 1800 Royal Air Force and cradleOriginal Item: One of a kind. Captain R Mitford telescope and prize papers If you know Captain Jack Aubrey and H. M. S. Surprise of Master and Commander fame, then you know how important taking prizes was in the age of sail. This offering is comprised of an original telescope in magnificent condition and two documents detailing the prize money from Captain Robert Mitfords capture of the American Brig Neptune in 1811. The telescope features four tubes,