The dent free brass draw tubes still have a smooth, firm draw action and the 50mm diameter objective lens gives a clear well focused image. A fine 3 draw leather clad tapered barrel field telescope made to the same spec as the signalling telescopes of WW1. Made by H C Ryland, this WW2 Scout regiment 3 draw telescope is engraved 'TELE. SCT. REGTS. MK. 2, H C R & Son Ltd, No 20684, O.S. 126. GA.' on the first draw, it also has the military arrow showing it to have been issued into service. It was probably made towards the end of the war, as the tapered main barrel is covered in the vulcanised rubber finish, instead of leather which by that time had become quite scarce. The accompanying separate hard leather case is also in very good condition with a leather shoulder strap.

The 30mm visible diameter objective lens is made up of a triplet, two of which have a strong green tint which suggests this was probably made for use at sea & gives a tinted image of approximately 15x magnification. Made by J. H. Steward during the late 19th or early part of the 20th century, the pancratic tube has 3 plain graduation lines, indicating ascending magnification levels of 25x,30x & 35x, although the lines are not numbered on this particular model. Made in varying diameters of objective glass, this is the 2¼" version which not only gives a wide range of view, but also gathers more light making the image brighter in low light levels. This is an unsigned example which comes with interchangeable eyepiece lenses one marked HIGH and the other LOW, the lens not in use is attached to the carrying strap in its own leather case, ready to be changed when out in the field.Made by Broadhurst Clarkson, this 3 draw leather clad telescope is known as the 'Tourist', and is fitted with an additional pancratic draw tube, enabling the power to be increased at will from 25x to 40x magnification in 5x increments.

In excellent condition, the dent free brass draw tubes retain virtually all their non reflecting finish, and have a firm but smooth draw action. All the stitching is intact on both the leather covered main barrel and the separate case, which both have the details of a former owner written in ink. All lenses are free from any damage and the brass draw tubes are all dent free with a firm draw action. Better known as a prolific maker of field telescopes for the British Army during both WW1 & WW2, Broadhurst Clarkson were not known for producing naval telescopes, so this is a particularly rare example of an early 20th century single draw Officer of the Watch telescope. There are no markings engraved on this scope. It appears to be a standard three draw, small scope from the 1800 -1850 period, but is in remarkably good condition. This is maybe because of the substantial felt lined leather case that came with it.Made in varying diameters of objective glass, this is the 2.5" version which was the second largest of the range, and not only gives a wide range of view, but also gathers more light making the image brighter in low light levels. An antique telescope of impressive proportions, measuring 34" fully extended, 27" closed, and weighing just over 1.6kgs, the eyepiece also has an internal swivel dust cover and the rayshade is of the screw on type.

A genuine antique telescope of substantial proportions, the main barrel has been neatly recovered in a modern leatherette material with a very neat stitched seam, yet is still a visually impressive piece with an excellent image clarity which far exceeds what one would expect from a 160 year old instrument. The telescope, is fully functional with clear undamaged lenses, and dent free tubes which have a smooth but firm draw action. It weighs just under 1.1kgs and is a great telescope to use for spotting. Measuring 8" ( 200 mm) closed, it extends to 23" ( 590 mm) and the cosmetic condition is excellent, with the tapered main barrel still retaining all it's original baleen cladding complete. The optics are in good undamaged condition, the 40mm diameter objective lens producing a clear sharp image focusing easily to approximately 15x magnification.Dollonds were awarded a medal at the Great Exhibition for instruments for recording meteorological information on a strip of paper [1]. The 50mm visible diameter objective lens delivers a sharp clear image of 50x magnification, with no damage to any of the internal lenses. A classic single draw Naval Officer of the Watch telescope, made by W Ottway engraved 'Presented By W.OTTWAY & Co Ltd, EALING, 1931' on the first draw. Accompanied by the original separate hard leather case which is in good sound condition with its stitching intact, the end cap is impressed with 'F.H.T.C' matching the inscription on the rayshade. Make no mistake this is a serious telescope superbly engineered and engraved with the Broadhurst Clarkson name on the first main draw.