6" Handheld Brass Telescope with Wooden Box - Pirate Navigation

So, I like to carry lots of little knick-knacks and gewgaws around in my bag because, well, that's how I roll and I love optical devices (I also carry a great magnifying glass) so I was in the market for a cool little spyglass. I was considering a number of different ones including this. I finally decided upon this one when the price went down a little further. So what did I get for my money? Well the scope came two days after I ordered it (much faster than the estimate, I always love it when that happens and, in my experience, that's almost always the case with the marketplace orders) and it's gorgeous. The Box has a great arrangement of brass hardware and decoration and is lined with pretty nautical blue baize. A very nice storage container you'd probably agree. The scope itself looks lovely, I'm not sure still if the primary section is covered with thin leather or some artificial approximation of thin leather, either way it's not the richest feeling covering but certainly does the job well. The telescoping movement is smooth and substantial; I didn't have difficulty extending it all the way and neither did I feel concerned that it might collapse on me once fully extended. The optical strength of the scope isn't the greatest I've ever seen but it's surprisingly good for the size and price; I think (and this is an estimate I'll do some proper testing, come back and edit this bit) around a 7.5 to 10x enhancement, not the most practical level for a telescope obviously but pretty impressive for a novelty item (next time I have a clear night I'll try it out for a little near earth object gazing). Reading some of the other reviews, you'll see that some people had less than stellar experiences with this item. I think that this isn't surprising. My scope was excellent but it's entirely conceivable that there are, shall we say "erratic heights", in the level of quality from scope to scope. This is probably worth bearing in mind. It's not the greatest scope I've ever used but, for under twenty bucks, I'd have to be mental to expect that it would be. It is, however, a nice little toy/whimsical conversation piece. I think, for the most part, you're likely to be pleased with the scope you order, as long as you are expecting a cute little toy with some impressive optical enhancement not found on other fun little scopes. EDIT: Okay, I did test it and then neglected to report back, it's an 8x, so it's not really an optical tool, but, like I say throughout this, that shouldn't be an expectation with this. :) To the star ratings, a brief explanation: How much fun is this toy? 5 stars because this really is a very fun little device How would you rate this toy's educational value? 3 stars because I think this would be a useful gift to jump start a number of interesting educational conversations with the right kid, about how optics work, about naval history and a bunch of other topics really. How durable is this toy? 5 stars because despite the small size it has a nice and solid construction. How do you rate this toy overall? 5 stars because it's generally ace.

This little telescope was perfect for our needs. On his 5th birthday my son received an Amazon gift card from and this is what he chose to purchase with it. It looks great, like a real pirate's telescope and he is thrilled with not just the scope, but the box as well. I gave this item the rating I did because it is a great toy that I believe will stand up to lots of playtime. Here are some thoughts on the scope for anyone trying to decide if this is for them: -Telescope is made up of several different segments that screw together. This is the one downside of using it as a toy because my son keeps taking it apart and then can't get it back together on his own. It's just a matter of time until he loses a piece. I'll glue the pieces together and then it will be perfect! -There is almost no visible difference when you look at an object through the telescope vs. with the naked eye. I think it magnifies things a tiny bit, but that's all. This is a toy or a prop, NOT a working telescope. -The lens on the larger end of the telescope is glass, but I'm not certain the one on the smaller end (where you put your eye) is made of glass, I suspect it might actually be plastic. It is just glued onto the inside of the eyepiece, and there is a smudge of glue on the surface of the lens that mars what little magnification this telescope might achieve. -The fake leather does have a slight chemical smell to it, but not offensively strong as some reviewers suggested. - This is a small scope. The 6 in measurement given in the description is when the item is fully extended. It fits nicely in the palm of my hand. Perfect size for a small child. -The wooden box the scope comes in seems to be very nice. It is sturdy and looks great. My kids use it as their pirate treasure chest. The box may be the highest quality part of the set. It is lined with felt, both inside the box itself and in the underside of the lid. This is a great TOY, one that will provide hours of fun for your little pirate.

I got this for my 8yr old grandson for Xmas and he absolutely loved it! He took it to show & tell at school 3 times since Xmas. He loves the box it came with & that's where he keeps it when not playing w/it. The telescope looks authentic and very realistic. The wooden box it came in was very well made & had a gold "anchor" stencil type design on the lid. I was very impressed plus it really works! It was better than what I expected and for the cost it was awesome! I did a lot of research & read a lot of reviews (on several different kinds) before I decided which one to purchase. It was diff to choose which one to get cause there were so many diff choices. It's hard to judge from just pictures. Especially when the reviews from ppl are so conflicting on the same item. So pay attention to the reviews about the shipper too. The item had no bad odor, not broken, & no substitutions. It was just exactly as it was pictured and defined by the seller!

I purchased this for my daughter's Girl Scout whale watching trip. We haven't done that yet, but we will soon. I have taken one star from the 5 because I feel I was deceived about how big the telescope actually is. I don't know if it was wishful thinking on my part or I just didn't closely read the description. I don't know. Anyways, the box is ridiculously nice and approximately two inches by about 3.5 inches. The telescope probably has a 1.5 inch diameter at the widest point and is only about 3 inches when it is pushed down to fit in the box. I haven't had any problems with the construction of the telescope. There are no loose parts, dings or scratches. The "leather" isn't really leather, but it doesn't detract from the beauty or usefulness of the telescope. I believe it has about a 5x zoom since that's what my camera has and the view is pretty similar when I put my eye to the telescope and then look at my camera screen at 5x optical zoom. I did not like how it was packed in the shipping box, but it's own personal box and bubble-wrap seemed pretty snug. The wooden box came inside a small cardboard box and the telescope was wrapped in bubble-wrap. The cardboard box was just randomly tossed inside a larger box that had plenty of open area around it. However, it did arrive safe and sound. Would I buy again: Probably not. This is such a nifty tool. I think I would have purchased it from the same manufacturer, but in a larger size. Would I recommend this to a friend: Again, probably not. It is such a cool contraption and I REALLY wish I'd bought a larger one. Final word: Buy this one if you're interested in it for a child - it's a great size for them to tote around and they'll never know the difference between this one and a bigger one. (Actually, I think I might be worried for the telescope if it were bigger and in the hands of a child.) If it is for an adult, get one that is BIGGER! They'll thank you.

My son loves to play pretend. He has quite the imagination for a toddler his age, creating elaborate story lines for our sessions of make believe. One of his favorite characters is Jake, from Jake and the Neverland Pirates. As I was searching through Amazon for gift ideas for his 3rd birthday, I came across this. I was not expecting much in the way of quality with how low the retail price is, but I decided it was worth the money since the plastic Disney ones were even more expensive and not as likely to hold up as well as metal and leather. I also bought a toy treasure map and was able to fold it up and put it into the lid of this box. It was a tight squeeze, but it fit. The wooden box is very nice. I was surprised at how well crafted the box and telescope were. The telescope works as well as any single lens spy glass, which has served to entertain our older children as well. I highly recommend it!

It is okay. 6" is when it is fully opened. Box is nice, smells like real wood, hinges are not too flimsy. But As I extended the scope the larger lens came off and had a very sloppy glue job inside, not to mention the lens itself was dirty. After reattaching it, I took a look through. The phrasing "working telescope" is pretty loose. Yes things are magnified but by a minute amount. Basically the pictures on my wall looked about a foot closer. The rest of the scope seemed pretty sturdy, I will be gluing the bigger lens on so it does not get lost.

I purchased this for my 3.5 year old daughter who "wanted a spyglass like Kwazii on the Ocotonauts." I decided to give this one a try based on other good reviews and inexpensive price point. When it came, I thought the little box it came in was absolutely adorable and the spyglass itself is quite nice. It is a quite sturdy and I forsee it holding up nicely even through lots of play. The only downside is that it is a little stiff--my daughter was only able to pull it out once at first, though it seems that it is getting a little easier each time. (My 5.5 year old, on the other hand, has no problem with it.) It is not large--only 6" when extended--so if you are looking for something for an older kid or adult, you may want to look elsewhere. But for a young child, I would absolutely recommend this over the other plastic offerings out there

I picked this up as a gift for my 3 year old. I figured what the hey ..it's on;y 10 bucks (well 11). It showed up today. This thing is amazingly well put together. I'll start with the box: The box is stained walnut. The lid and box are matched wood. Meaning they are made from the same piece so that the grain matches. The little anchor on top is inlaid, not just glued on the box. The hinges are hidden and it took my cubical neighbor at work a few seconds to even figure out which side was the right side to open. The inside of the box is padded with felt or velvet. Now on to the scope itself. It telescopes down to about 3 inches. it is entirely made of brass the lenses are glass not plastic. it seems to be about a 2x zoom. the black part of the scope is wrapped leather. The leather is actually sewn together not just glued. All in all this is one of the coolest little "toys" if you can call it that, I have ever decided to buy. TL;DR : This is not a scope from the dollar store .. you will be impressed if you buy it.

Da tener presente ovviamente che è un gadget e non un oggetto professionale ma è perfetto come regalo per un bambino. io l'ho regalato a un bambino di 9 anni che lo ha adorato. La scatolina inoltre lo impreziosisce! considerato quanto l'ho pagato è stato un ottimo affare!

Schöne Holzbox, schöne Verarbeitung des Fernrohrs. Das Leder ist sauber verarbeitet, die "Messing"teile schon poliert. Auch das Holz der Box ist besser als ich dachte. Für Deko eine tolle Sache. Als Fernrohr absolut nicht zu gebrauchen - aber das war für mich nicht wichtig.

I have read a lot of reviews before purchasing this, some complained about finish, some complained about magnification but a LOT of positive reviews as well. This is a toy telescope of course in an awesome wooden box, has a 2x magnification for what it's worth and build quality is awesome, when I expand collapse it, it feels like a cute little telescope and my little pirate has opened and shut it quite some times and still it feels ok so I'm confident it will survive and remain as a souvenir with safely tucked in in it's awesome box. No complaints, I'm happy.

Muy logrado y bonito, yo lo regale a mi sobrino y no lo suelta, dice que es un pirata. Pero esta tan bien hecho y la Caja es tan chula que lo puede usar un adulto o como adorno

Franchement pas déçu, jolie petit coffre et très jolie (mini) longue vue !