Name/Title
A single draw hand-held telescopeEntry/Object ID
INS.053Description
The focus tube is engraved 'Spener Browning & Co.'. The main tube is covered in canvass. There are sliding brass lens covers which are also engraved with the owner's name.Cataloged By
Kristin L WarrinerMade/Created
Manufacturer
Spener Browning & CoTime Period
19th CenturyInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Focus tubeTranscription
Spencer Browning & Co. / LondonType
InscriptionTranscription
E. J. Bliss / Boston / Mass.Dimensions
Dimension Description
Collapsed DimensionLength
27-1/2 inMaterials
Material Notes
Brass, glass and metalLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
149 West Tisbury RoadDate
November 5, 2025Condition
Overall Condition
FairDate Examined
Sep 15, 2019Examined By
Gregg K. DietrichNotes
The canvass of the main tube is distressed.Research Notes
Notes
Elmer Jared Bliss (died 1945) was founder of the Regal Show Company and held 87 patents related to shoe manufacturing. He was President, Vice President or Director at 27 other organizations including banks and insurance companies.Created By
Kristin L WarrinerCreate Date
November 5, 2025Updated By
Kristin L WarrinerUpdate Date
August 26, 2026