{"product_id":"vintage-towa-aznon-60mm-refractor-telescope-with-wood-tripod-original-box-675738ef","title":"Vintage Towa Aznon 60mm Refractor Telescope with Wood Tripod \u0026 Original Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eConstructed during the height of the mid-century space obsession, this instrument bears the \"Circle T\" hallmark of the Towa Optical Company of Tokyo, Japan. Towa was a premier manufacturer known for supplying high-grade optics to the global market, and this refractor is a prime example of their precision craftsmanship. The achromatic coated lens is engineered to provide clear, sharp images of the lunar surface and planetary bodies, a hallmark of Japanese glass-working from this era. This telescope remains housed in its original red storage crate, representing a time when scientific instruments were built with heavy-duty materials meant to endure decades of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecs\u003cbr\u003e• Maker: Aznon (Manufactured by Towa, Japan)\u003cbr\u003e• Year Made: 1960s\u003cbr\u003e• Materials: Enameled Steel, Aluminum, Glass, Hardwood, Cardboard\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 26.5\" L x 3.0\" D (Optical Tube); Tripod height adjustable to approx. 50\"\u003cbr\u003e• Included Components: 60mm Achromatic Optical Tube, adjustable wooden tripod with metal mounting hardware, rotating eyepiece turret, three original magnification lenses (20X, 40X, and 60X), and the original protective red storage box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eThe optical tube shows honest wear including surface scuffs and paint chips, while the tripod remains structurally sound. The original cardboard box is included; its heavy, authentic wear and aged patina provide significant shelf appeal for collectors seeking a true vintage aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gilded Fossicker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53214829674677,"sku":"Unassigned","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/1327\/8133\/files\/p1_d3e5bff8-d57e-4817-b6f4-09752903588a.jpg?v=1788581435","url":"https:\/\/thegildedfossicker.com\/products\/vintage-towa-aznon-60mm-refractor-telescope-with-wood-tripod-original-box-675738ef","provider":"The Gilded Fossicker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}