A classic WW2 single draw Royal Navy Officer of the Watch telescope engraved 'W. Ottway & Co Ltd, Ealing, London, 1939, No 415, Patt. 373.'

Ottway were renowned for the quality of their telescopes and along with the war department crowsfoot symbol this example also has the National Physical Laboratory testing logo for the year 1940.
Specially constructed for naval use these telescopes are very robust, with nickel silver draw tubes and fittings.

The 45mm objective lens delivers a sharp, clear image of approx 15x, and is free from any damage.

In generally good cosmetic condition it does have some wear and tear and the stitched leather cladding and protective leather end cap are in good condition, although the retaining strap cleat has been reglued.

A substantial telescope weighing just under 1.2 kgs, it measures 16¼" (415mm) closed and 23¾" (600mm) fully extended including the rayshade. 

Please study the photos as they are part of the description, and I will be happy to answer any questions if I can.

Please check out my other auctions for more interesting items.


Delivery cost.
Free UK delivery 

Important note for USA buyers

Please DISREGARD ebays message on deliveries to USA which reads: 'Due to US customs policies, the buyer of this item will need to pay import fees to the postal courier prior to delivery'. 
This is incorrect as the delivery charge for this item now INCLUDES the 10% duty to meet the new US customs rules, requiring all parcels to be Posted Delivery Duty Paid since the removal of the De minimis $800 duty threshold.
The import duty will be forwarded to US customs by Royal Mail on your behalf after shipping, enabling your purchase to process through US customs WITHOUT further duties applied. This will also avoid you paying any brokerage fees from other couriers.

* OTHER overseas buyers please note that Import duties, taxes & charges are NOT included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility, so therefore please check with your country’s customs office, to determine what additional costs if any will be, prior to bidding/buying.