Achromatic lens, in brass frame, 1795-1805

Made:
1795-1805 in England
Large cracked achromatic lens in brass frame, in wooden box

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Large cracked achromatic lens in brass frame, in wooden box
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Large cracked achromatic lens in brass frame, in wooden box, unsigned, English, c.1800.

Details

Category:
King George III
Object Number:
1927-1499
Materials:
glass, wood, cotton (fibre) and straw
Measurements:
objective lens: x x 30 mm, 195 mm,
overall (box): 45 mm x 247 mm x 214 mm, , 1.625kg
type:
lens
credit:
King's College, London