An exceptional functional 19th century single draw telescope . Lenses are completely crack free. mechanical gearing works nice and smooth still. the main brass draw slides freely. also comes with authentic pine case. with clear French stencils ( VERRE & FRAGILE & paper label with the code 4608. with the historical proof of the La Reforme Financiere newspaper detailing the 18 Rue Richer Paris address text at the bottom total diameter of front Lens 65mm retracted length 975mm fully open 1200mm.