WW1 Davon No.2 Field Micro-Telescope by F. Davidson & Co. London - C-broad arrow mark

[Fazakerley]

WW1 Davon No.2 Field Micro-Telescope by F. Davidson & Co. London - C-broad arrow mark

I've found a very nice example of a World War One, Davon No.2 Field Micro-Telescope made by F. Davidson & Co., London. These scopes are not uncommon but this one has been C-broad arrow marked, which is unusual. Patent 13251 - 12 was granted in 1912, so this may have been put to use by a Canadian fairly early in the war.

I'm wondering if anyone can tell me more about this beautiful item?

Faz

 

[Ringwraith]

Whoa, that's awesome!
Where did you score that beauty?

 

[Fazakerley]

Whoa, that's awesome!
Where did you score that beauty?

Toronto, via a friend. You can almost smell the trenches when you open the case! I wonder where it's been?

 

[Dark Alley Dan]

Gee, that's a piece and a half. A lovely thing with palpable history.

You have a very good friend there. Would he be interested in making more friends?

 

[Fazakerley]

Gee, that's a piece and a half. A lovely thing with palpable history.

You have a very good friend there. Would he be interested in making more friends?

Well I had to cross his palm with several pieces of silver to pry this beauty loose, but if I ever decide to part with it I'll be sure to let you know.

Faz