Signed "John Bliss & Co.
New York" on eyepiece bezels, but has "Made in France"
on cross bar.
The objective lenses are 50mm in
diameter, and I estimate magnification to be 4 or 5 power.
No case or strap, but in excellent
condition. All black with black Morocco leather grips.
The 1909 catalog of John Bliss &
Co. lists these as primarily for day use, but satisfactory for
day/night use as well (they sold a separate pair of night glasses).
These sold for $10.00, $18.00, or
$23.00 depending on the quality of the leather, the choices being"Best
Ordinary", "Superior Quality", or "Highest
Grade".
By Bardou of Paris, perhaps? The company
sold telescopes by Bardou.
Inscribed inside the extendable
sunshades:
Left barrel:
"A.Y.C. Ladies Prize
1907
Class X"
Right Barrel:
"Presented by H. L. Gielow
Won By
Nancy"
I believe A.Y.C. is the American Yacht Club, Rye, New York and assume "Nancy" is a boat. Unfortunately, the American Yacht Club had a fire that destroyed records from this period.
