![CIVIL WAR US SIGNAL CORPS MARKED 4 DRAW TELESCOPE: A finely made four draw brass telescope. Sheathed in wood, the telescope measures 12 1/2" when closed and 44 1/2 when fully drawn. The wood laminate barrel cover has one split running the full length](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/332412/179274584_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717544456)
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![CIVIL WAR US SIGNAL CORPS MARKED 4 DRAW TELESCOPE: A finely made four draw brass telescope. Sheathed in wood, the telescope measures 12 1/2" when closed and 44 1/2 when fully drawn. The wood laminate barrel cover has one split running the full length](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/332412/179274584_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717544456)
![Collection of old binoculars, one with original case, around 1900: Collection of old binoculars, one with original case, around 19004 old binoculars two of them are for opera binoculars. The opera binoculars are made of brass with mother-of-pearl. One of the binocula](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7607/332235/179217688_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717438144)
![CIVIL WAR RANGE TELESCOPE: Civil War era rifle range telescope signed Bardou & Son Paris (GB trademark). It is brass 3 draw scope with leather case and sun shield with leather wrap and tripod mount. Opens from 11.5 to 36 in lon](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5847/333096/179833442_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718298322)
![Compass for navy, around 1930: Compass for navy, around 1930Heavy brass case with stand base, with built-in scale and display. Stand marked: "T. Cook" "LONDON" No. 428. Good used condition. Ø 7.5 cm.Kompass für Marine, um](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7607/332235/179217630_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717438144)
![OLD BRASS BINNACLE & COMPASS: Old brass ship's binnacle with interior compass and 2 oil lamps (vintage). 15 in tall by 12 in diameter.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5847/333096/179833319_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718298322)
![ANTIQUE BRASS TELESCOPE CANE: Fine antique brass telescope cane signed Thomas J. Evans, London. It is a 3 draw scope with 1.25 inch lens and slides from 5.5 inches to 16 in long. Has a 2 section wood and brass shaft. Good conditio](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5847/333096/179833352_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718298322)
![English ship barometer (built-in): Antique, English, heavy brass ship's barometer. For installation. Dimensions: 10 x 21 x 17.5 cm. In good condition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6138/333210/179880751_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718278280)
![Rare English barometer: Antique Rare English Brass Drum Barometer, GB Sons, Timpani Novelty Desk Barometers. By Betjemann. Circa 1880. Dimensions: 14 x Ø 11 cm. In good condition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6138/333210/179880620_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718278280)
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George III brass mortar leads our five auction highlights
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