Ross, London: 1830 The Ross firm was founded by Andrew Ross in Wigmore Street, London.
c1840 Ross started making lenses for cameras.
They exhibited the first draw telescope for field use (as opposed to nautical use) at the Great Exhibition in1851 and set the standard thereafter.
When WW1 broke out, the British Government put Ross in control of the newly opened Carl Zeiss binocular and optical factory in Mill Hill, London, where they produced sophisticated military optics such as rangefinders, periscopes, binoculars and telescopes.
Made of brass and black leather stitched and stamped: Ross London 1917
Measures 16cm compacted then out to 44cm full extended
Some spots and patina on brass
See photos for description and overall condition of the item
Beautiful piece for display for a nautical theme, to add to a collection or use - it is functional as well as great to look at!
Highly collectible! RARE!