29th Sep, 2017 10:00 GMT/BST

Militaria & Ethnographica

 
Lot 4
 

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A First World War Trench Periscope Mk.IX by R. & J. Beck Ltd., numbered 9661, with baluster...

A First World War Trench Periscope Mk.IX by R. & J. Beck Ltd., numbered 9661, with baluster turned oak handle; a Brass Container, of oblong form, with hinged cover, 38cm by 13cm by 6cm (2)

Sold for £200
Estimated at £80 - £120


 

The trench periscope has spidering and dirt to the interior lenses. It is useable. The green paint is flaking in places and there are nicks to the extremities of the metal. The handle is good. The brass container has dents to the middle and base.

 


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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 29th Sep, 2017

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