Original British Boer War Officer's Telescope by J. Hammersley of London - Dated 1898 Category_Fusee Spring & Cover It is also a wonderful

It is also a wonderful piece representing the British brass musical instrument industry

Manufactures vary- most common types are BSA and Enfield

Hostilities came to an end on 11 November 1918 and they were selected for the army of occupation and acted as advance guard to the 9th and 29th Divisions during the advance into Germany

Various methods where used to secure the magazines in the aircraft

Another extraordinary piece acquired in IMA’s purchase of the Strakaty collection of Vienna

Original British Boer War Officer's Telescope by J. Hammersley of London - Dated 1898 Category_Fusee Spring & Cover It is also a wonderfulOriginal Item. Only One Available. Of all brass construction, this is a Single Draw telescope as purchased by Officers who served in the 1899 1901 Boer War in South Africa. It measures 18" when completely closed and 25" when fully extended, including the sun shade. The Optics appear to be in perfect order. Fully polished, it is marker marked and dated on the single draw barrel: J. HAMMERSLEY MAKER LONDON 1898 These went on to be widely used on the