Naval refracting telescope, one brass draw tube, decagonal mahogany body, London, c. 1796. Engraved with the property mark of the East India Company and dated 1796. Length when closed: 90cm. (B849). Dust-cap for object glass missing. Eye piece fitted with shutter.
Details
- Category:
- Optics
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- 1984-1341
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), mahogany (wood), copper (alloy) and glass
- Measurements:
-
overall: x 975 mm x , 66 mm, 1.08kg
- type:
- telescope - nautical and telescope - refracting
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust