{"product_id":"vintage-1943-wwii-us-navy-mark-79-telescope-wood-case-honeywell-bu-of-ord","title":"Vintage 1943 WWII US Navy Mark 79 Wood Telescope Case - Honeywell - \"BU. of ORD.\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal WWII U.S. Navy Telescope Carrying Case\/Storage Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II (Explicitly date-stamped 1943)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minneapolis-\u003cwbr\u003eHoneywell Regulator Co. (Minneapolis, MN)\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContractor:\u003c\/strong\u003e U.S. Navy Bureau of Ordnance (BU. OF ORD.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to hold a Mark 79 Naval Telescope (Mod. 1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid White Oak with beautiful grain patterns and a rich, historic honey-amber patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoinery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robust, interlocking finger joints \/ box joints on the corners built to withstand heavy military service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original brass hinges, vintage iron hook-and-eye latches, original interior wooden structural stabilization block, and a front panel retention chain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 3\/8\" Long x 7\" Wide x 6.5\" High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent antique condition overall with fantastic historical character. The original brass data identification plate is completely intact, crisp, and clearly reads the 1943 production year. The wood structure is completely solid with no warping or splits, showing only minor, honest surface wear, scuffs, and character marks from its military history. Perfect as a standalone display piece, a storage valet, or to complete an authentic WWII naval optics set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"103612","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49226822156507,"sku":"9798120268871","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9812\/3369\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-09-05T105419.880.jpg?v=1788620150","url":"https:\/\/goodmansantiques.com\/products\/vintage-1943-wwii-us-navy-mark-79-telescope-wood-case-honeywell-bu-of-ord","provider":"Goodman's Antiques \u0026 Estate Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}