Unique sailor's folk art decoratated antique telescope.

A unique sailor's folk art decoratated antique telescope.

A mariners telescope or spyglass which has been beautifully hand painted and decorated with a British Royal Navy gun Brig / sailing ship under full sail. The ship is flying the British ensign and is surrounded by flags, cannons banners and anchors - with text:

VR - Brig Tagus - VR

Joseph Woodruff, Commander.

of Sunderland.

1849