The telescope of Major Thomas Webb-Edge.
Of the finest quality, a compact eight draw telescope by P.Myers of Nottingham. Engraved with the name of its owner, "T.W.Edge, Esq're" with the date, "july 9th 1829". The telescope is under six inches when closed, extending to thirty inches. Contained in its leather case also bearing the name "T.W.EDGE". The case with a mounting strap to its body, ideal for attaching to leather saddle straps or similar, perfect compact size for a mounted Cavalry Officer. It is not known if the date engraved on the telescope refers to it being presented to him, but that is the most likely scenario. Possibly a gift from his troopers, or maybe fellow officers after having been made Commander of the Wollaton Troop in May of that year. Thomas Webb - Edge was part of Nottinghamshire's landed gentry, living at Strelley Hall to the West of the County. Not too far away from both Watnall and Wollaton. With the reorganisation of the Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Cavalry in ...