A brass and leather bound 'Lord Bury' type three draw naval officer's telescope, by J.H. Steward, London, circa 1900, the lower section bound in tan leather, together with a brass lens cover and a leather carrying case with strap, the telescope marked 'J.H Steward / London', the leather carrying case initialled 'H.B.M. 93 cm long (extended). Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney