Officer's Spyglass
Officer's Spyglass
Officer's Spyglass
Officer's Spyglass
Officer's Spyglass
Officer's Spyglass
Officer's Spyglass

Officer's Spyglass

  • Polished Brass
  • 15 1/3 inches extended length, approximately 5 3/4 inches collapsed
  • 1 3/4 inches diameter
  • Weighs about 10 oz
  • A decorative and classic exploration and navigational tool, this telescope has a wooden barrel and holds a system of lenses. The collars and decorative cap are made of brass. To use, pull out the brass drawers. The small end-tube focuses the image. This vintage look telescope makes an interesting conversation piece.

  • Among the many maritime records kept by the National Archives are fascinating historical documents announcing the appointments of customs officials; correspondence; records from customs districts; documents from lighthouses and the weather bureau; and shipwreck reports.