Antique Telescope, Single Draw Officer of the Watch, Gieves Ltd, London c.1930 Slipware The tapered brass tube is

The tapered brass tube is covered in dark

Warm hues and grain interest in the dark stained English beech

suitable for centre room placement

minor ding

square drawers

Antique Telescope, Single Draw Officer of the Watch, Gieves Ltd, London c.1930 Slipware The tapered brass tube isOur Stock # 18. 5083 This is an antique telescope, a single draw 'Officer of the Watch' telescope retailed by Royal Navy outfitters Gieves Ltd, London and dating to the early 20th century. An identical item with different serial number can be seen in the Royal Museums, Greenwich, London. 'Officer of the Watch' telescopes were commonly used on board ship from the 19th century onwards. Gieves Ltd were the retailer in this case, being the London based