john doyle Posted 13 September Share Posted 13 September I am restoring a FA MK V telescope made by Troughton & Simms. The leather work on straps needs replacement. Does anyone have any photographs of an original or one restored correctly? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museumtom Posted 13 September Share Posted 13 September https://www.google.ie/search?sca_esv=ea85460ec5208a83&sca_upv=1&sxsrf=ADLYWIJ3CL34yOzCU0lkon72d7QvjsbRdw:1726226130841&q=ww1+british+telescope&udm=2&fbs=AEQNm0Aa4sjWe7Rqy32pFwRj0UkWd8nbOJfsBGGB5IQQO6L3J_TJ4YMS4eRay1mUcjRHkZwkNnuzbvXdHSnZt8SI-ypec-U-KajbXe9hbStxnPJuWxTCm8NISzlcRgh-mkg5a1XRWoiIVMkT5RYbraDRnHsJFse2AdcMQ0qNzsDHDLrzlWTINDALsSJJNGpMRvO4XnQg0w6_&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjJsdK65b-IAxXUS0EAHSBFDFYQtKgLegQIERAB&biw=2560&bih=1271&dpr=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john doyle Posted 13 September Author Share Posted 13 September Thanks Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john doyle Posted 13 September Author Share Posted 13 September 26 minutes ago, john doyle said: Thanks Tom. I am trying to replace the leather straps on the scope and between the 3 legs. But they have perished and I am trying to obtain lengths etc. Thanks for your help on the other pictures . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasemuseum Posted Tuesday at 08:33 Share Posted Tuesday at 08:33 The tripod and the telescope have different model numbers. In the 1914 Artillery instrument handbook they detail the Telescope Field Artillery Mk IV and the Stand Mk I. My example of the Stand is a Mk II with a Mk V telescope. The extract from the manual: And details of the chain that holds the tripod legs at equal spacing As you can see, each of the three lengths of brass chain is 17cm long and attaches to the brass ring on the leg of the tripod The leather strap on the tripod is as follows It did not photograph clearly but the inner disk is labelled "FIELD ARTY TEL STAND Mk II" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasemuseum Posted Tuesday at 08:39 Share Posted Tuesday at 08:39 I should also comment, you appear to be missing the three extensions for the tripod legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john doyle Posted Tuesday at 12:48 Author Share Posted Tuesday at 12:48 That is superb information and answers all my questions. I do have the extensions for the tripod legs. The leather on the scope is brittle, but retainable I think. The leather straps (various) are shot and wouldn't function if used so I will have some made to match and keep the old parts. So only a light touch restoration. I will send a picture when done. Thanks again John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasemuseum Posted Tuesday at 22:09 Share Posted Tuesday at 22:09 Good luck, I hope all goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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