{"product_id":"mini-telescope-box","title":"Mini Brass Telescope \u0026 Wooden Box – Antique Finish | Fair Trade | Ten Thousand Villages","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLook Ahead. In Style.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMini Brass Telescope \u0026amp; Box\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully crafted collectible and functional piece, handmade by artisans at \u003cstrong\u003eNoah’s Ark\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eMoradabad, India\u003c\/strong\u003e—a city with a centuries-old tradition of fine metalwork. Each telescope is finished in an antique brass patina and arrives nestled in a black velvet-lined wooden box, making it as gift-ready as it is display-worthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNoah’s Ark has worked hard to support Moradabad’s artisan community through a period of economic hardship caused by skyrocketing metal costs—training craftspeople in alternative metals and materials to preserve both their livelihoods and their craft. This telescope is part of that story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Brass Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e – Warm, aged patina with genuine character and visual depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Collapsible Telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e – Extends from 2.5\" to 4.5\" for actual use, not just display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Velvet-Lined Wooden Box\u003c\/strong\u003e – Arrives gift-ready with a presentation box that doubles as a display case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair Trade Handcrafted\u003c\/strong\u003e – Made by Noah’s Ark artisans in Moradabad, a Ten Thousand Villages fair trade partner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollectible \u0026amp; Functional\u003c\/strong\u003e – A working telescope and a desk object worth keeping out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTelescope (collapsed):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5\" L × 1.5\" dia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTelescope (extended):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5\" L × 1.5\" dia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5\" L × 2\" W × 2\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass with antique finish, glass lens, wood, black velvet lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted in Moradabad, India by Noah’s Ark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Gift Worth Discovering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the explorer, the dreamer, the desk collector, or anyone who appreciates objects with a story—this mini telescope makes a standout gift for Father’s Day, birthdays, or any occasion worth marking with something genuinely unique. Pairs naturally with the \u003cem\u003eWanderer’s Compass\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHand-Carved World Map Keepsake Box\u003c\/em\u003e for a complete explorer gift set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ten Thousand Villages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53307887157562,"sku":"732919513622","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/4870\/3802\/files\/s782243846219763179_p184_i1_w1000.jpg?v=1775942030","url":"https:\/\/www.anthroapothecary.com\/products\/mini-telescope-box","provider":"Anthro Apothecary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}