Lot 376

Description

Pony Express Commemorative Telescope, Modern brass pocket telescope or spyglass, commemorating the Pony Express mail service established in 1860, with multi-section telescoping cylindrical barrel, adjustable brass optical fittings and removable circular lens cap. Applied copper-coloured relief emblem depicting a mounted Pony Express rider, inscribed "PONY EXPRESS EST. 1860 PROPERTY OF C.O.C. & P.P. EXPRESS COMPANY".
The inscription refers to the Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Company, operators of the historic Pony Express service between Missouri and California from 1860 to 1861.
A decorative reproduction of an antique-style telescope, with antiqued brass finish and contrasting darkened relief decoration.
Measures 18cm collapsed and 45.5cm fully extended; weight 359.7g. With minor surface scratches, rubbing and handling marks to the brass barrel, light variation in the patinated finish and minor wear to the raised emblem. Brass fittings and removable lens cap present, telescoping mechanism operating. Magnification not established Very fine

From Alan McRae consignment.