Antique mariners single drawer telescope by Ross, London.

Antique mariners single drawer telescope, covered with sailors 'fancywork' rope decoration

The brass drawer is beautifully hand engraved Ross, London.

The main body of the telescope is made from brass and covered in a spiral ropework with Turks head knot at either end. Flat eyepiece with sliding lens shutter. The objective lens cap is missing.

Max length open: 79cm / 31 inches. Max length closed: 63cm / 24.75 inches.

Maximum diameter of telescope: 6.5cm / 2.5 inches.

Antique telescope shown closed.