biffrocks Posted 18 July , 2008 Share Posted 18 July , 2008 Can anyone help dating these binoculars or help to identify their owner with initials G H G and XIV Hussars. I am not sure if they are WW1 period but sure someone can tell me. The binoculars are sold by Callaghan & Co, sole agents by appointment - 23a New Bond street, corner of Conduit street, London and this on the 1st photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick ODwyer Posted 18 July , 2008 Share Posted 18 July , 2008 George Hugh Gough C.B. Born in Rathronan, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland on 25 July 1852 he was the second son of George Stephens, 2nd Viscount Gough, of Loch Certa Castle, Gort, Ireland. He was educated at Eton College and at Trinity Hall, Canterbury. From 1891 to 1896 Gough commanded the 14th (King’s) Hussars. In South Africa from 1899 he was appointed as the AAG to the Cavalry Division under Lieutenant General French. Circa October 1899 Major Hon. G H Gough vacated the position. Gough committed suicide at Norval's Pont, South Africa, on 29th March 1900. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffrocks Posted 18 July , 2008 Author Share Posted 18 July , 2008 George Hugh Gough C.B. Born in Rathronan, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland on 25 July 1852 he was the second son of George Stephens, 2nd Viscount Gough, of Loch Certa Castle, Gort, Ireland. He was educated at Eton College and at Trinity Hall, Canterbury. From 1891 to 1896 Gough commanded the 14th (King's) Hussars. In South Africa from 1899 he was appointed as the AAG to the Cavalry Division under Lieutenant General French. Circa October 1899 Major Hon. G H Gough vacated the position. Gough committed suicide at Norval's Pont, South Africa, on 29th March 1900. Thanks so much for the info. I can't believe I have only just found the forum. People are so generous with their time to help out a novice like myself Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick ODwyer Posted 18 July , 2008 Share Posted 18 July , 2008 Rob If you have the binoculars I wouldn't mind some decent photos of them if you can. Nice to have. hussars [symbol for at] which.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffrocks Posted 18 July , 2008 Author Share Posted 18 July , 2008 Rob If you have the binoculars I wouldn't mind some decent photos of them if you can. Nice to have. hussars [symbol for at] which.net Hi patrick I'll try my best, not the best with a camera. They were a great car boot find, best £4 I think I've spent. If you pm me your email address I'll send next week. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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