Officer of the Watch Telescope, Ross London c.1890Our Stock # LFA 1378 This is an antique, 'Officer of the Watch' telescope dating to the latter part of the 19th century. Inscribed on the draw tube 'Ross, London, No. 29975, Sold by Robinson & Co., Singapore', this achromatic telescope is typical of the type used on board ship in the late 19th century. Ross, based in London, were a respected name in optics and produced quality scientific instruments. Robinsons, a pioneering and leading department