Original British Napoleonic Brass Naval Telescope Inscribed to Capt Henry Mitford with Documents - Dated 1800 Antique Guns usually in yellow

usually in yellow

during World War I

markings vary

Below is an article published by expert John Walter:

(Philadelphia) Pennsylvania

Original British Napoleonic Brass Naval Telescope Inscribed to Capt Henry Mitford with Documents - Dated 1800 Antique Guns usually in yellowOriginal 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,