Six-draw pocket telescope decorated with horn

Six-draw pocket telescope decorated with horn

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Six-draw pocket telescope decorated with horn
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Six-draw pocket telescope decorated with horn, with separate lense cap, Abraham, Liverpool, 1818-1850

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1984-1145
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), horn and glass
Measurements:
overall: 87 mm 28 mm, .186kg
type:
telescope - terrestrial and telescope - refracting
credit:
Christie's