In the bold spirit of 1776, this brass telescope on a cord recalls John Paul Jones, scanning the horizon in service of a young nation and an even younger navy. Compact, clever, and quietly confident, it’s history you can wear.

A pocket‑sized instrument of reconnaissance, it suits modern explorers, sailors, bird‑watchers, and lovers of nautical wit alike—making a smart gift or keepsake with a sense of adventure baked in.

Fun fact: handheld telescopes, often called spyglasses, were standard issue aboard ships in the 18th century and were as essential to a captain as maps and compasses. Pair yours with a voyage ashore to the Museum of the City of New York, a destination fit for any history‑minded adventurer.

• 3" brass telescope.
• 5× magnification.
• Extends and collapses in three sections.
• Glass lenses at each end.
• Black cord for wearing around the neck.