TELESCOPE GADGET CANE
20th century

38 1/4" H

An ingenious gentleman’s gadget cane, the handle crafted of polished chromed nickel and designed to cleverly conceal a fully functional telescope. The cylindrical handle removes entirely to reveal the optical instrument. The mechanism collapses neatly into place and the telescope is reinserted securely into the top of the shaft by threading it onto the handle, thereby transforming it back into an elegant walking stick. The shaft is ebonized hardwood with a fitted polished nickel sabot over an ebonized tip.

Condition: Handle with light surface marks from use and age, the telescope mechanism intact and functioning - lenses are a bit dirty/cloudy; shaft with minor abrasions and wear consistent with handling; ferrule with typical rubbing.

ref. 503EWP05L