Antique Telescope, Single Draw Officer of the Watch, Gieves Ltd, London c.1930 Slipware This is a super example

This is a super example of a French antique side table

Traditionally pegged and jointed

The tapered brass tube is covered in dark

extending dining table in the Regency taste

Antique Telescope, Single Draw Officer of the Watch, Gieves Ltd, London c.1930 Slipware This is a super exampleOur 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