Simple scioptic ball

Made:: 1740-1760

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simple scioptic ball, made of lignum vitae and mahogany
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simple scioptic ball, made of lignum vitae and mahogany, mid 18th century

Details

Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1985-2214/28

Materials:: mahogany (wood), lignum vitae and glass

Measurements:: overall: 145 mm x 140 mm x 70 mm, , .38kg

type:: scioptic ball

credit:: National Maritime Museum

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