An early 20th century novelty, 'telescope', walking stick

An early 20th century novelty, 'telescope', walking stick, the brass handle with an inset ivorine panel at the top, above a narrow relief moulded collar, the walking stick unscrewing at each point to reveal a 32.4cm long telescope, with a metal ferrule, some restoration, minor damage, 88cm long

Part of a private collection, which includes a collection of swordsticks in the militaria sale (200123 - 070223).

Condition Report

Ok, but old restoration, including several vertical hairline cracks glued/filled the length of the top section (housing half the telescope)- about 13cm long. Equally some long hairline cracks and glued/filled cracks in the next section down (housing the other half of the telescope) - about 20cm long. Other hairline cracks too, but the structure is sound and some were found using a lens and good light. Some small, old dents and scratches on the metalwork.

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