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117 W Burd St. Shippensburg, PA 17257

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silla was born out of a passion for beautiful objects: special pieces with aesthetic and historical significance. In 2009, after years of collecting, Andrew Silla and his wife Grace began to work privately with clients from their residence in Southern Maryland. Quickly outgrowing the space, the business was moved from Maryland to Pennsylvania in 2012 and after several warehouse location changes it was firmly settled in the present brick-and-mortar location in downtown Shippensburg.

The 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery is home to a large collection of works of art and estate jewelry. We specialize in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 with a particular emphasis on the Animaliers and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display.

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World War I Periscope Walking Cane (1917) | R & J Beck Ltd.

Name: World War I Periscope Walking Cane (1917) | R & J Beck Ltd.
Brand: silla
SKU: 503DKR05P
Price: 1380 USD
Availability: InStock

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WORLD WAR I BRITISH TRENCH PERISCOPE WALKING CANE

R & J Beck, Ltd., England, ca. early 20th century
Marked "Periscope Mk IV 1917 R & J Beck Ltd. No. 13196"

36" H x 3 3/8" W

An unusual and fun walking cane by the telescope and periscope maker R & J Beck, Ltd., the top features a trench periscope that is removed by unscrewing the brass and copper handle and withdrawing the length of the tube. It functions beautifully with a subtle focus adjustment in the rotating eyepiece. A simple natural shaft terminating in a brass cap.

Condition: Abrasions, dents and dings to the periscope. Glass is a bit cloudy and dirty. Minor wear along the shaft.

ref. 503DKR05P