Naval telescope

Naval telescope, one brass draw tube, decagonal mahogany body, length when closed: 80cm., late18th century (Wellcome B843)

Details

Category:
Optics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1984-1348
type:
telescope - nautical and telescope - refracting
credit:
Wellcome Trust

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