Scioptic ball with fixed mirror, 1745-1755

Scioptic ball with fixed mirror, with mahogany and walnut mount

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Scioptic ball with fixed mirror, with mahogany and walnut mount
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Scioptic ball with fixed mirror, with mahogany and walnut mount, mid 18th century

Details

Category:
King George III
Object Number:
1927-1162
Materials:
walnut (wood), mahogany (wood), metal (unknown), copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass
Measurements:
overall: 145 mm x 145 mm x 235 mm, , .385kg
type:
scioptic ball
credit:
King's College, London