~ Arcadian Crested China WW1 Binoculars With Wellington Salop Crest ~
This charming model from World War One, is of a pair of British military binoculars. To one side is the town crest of Wellington. The eyepieces have gilt highlights around them. To the underside is the Arcadian back-stamp.
Wellington is a market town in Shropshire, England. Salop is an old name for Shropshire, historically used as an abbreviated form for post or telegrams. 'Shrops' is now used instead.
~ Condition ~
The piece is in very good order, free from chips and cracks. The crest is not rubbed. The gilding is good.
~ Dimensions ~
The piece is 7.5 cm (3 inches) wide by 6.5 cm (2.5 inches) tall.
