Dear Donna,
Can you help with a value on this old telescope? I’m not sure it’s still working properly but really liked the look.
Cecile
Dear Cecile,
I like the look too. Great antique decorative item.
There were several telescope manufactures and many sizes and and distance purposes. What I noticed about yours from the pictures is the leather sheathing that usually covered the brass is missing. Also, the top of the scope seems to have damage, so this could be why it might not be working. The damage could be from a fall or just wear and tear over the years. They are from the early to mid 1900s.
In the condition yours is in I would say it is just for decorative purposes and the value would be under $25. If it were complete, and depending on the maker, it would be in the $100+ range.
For decorativeness it’s a treasure!