Glass prism showing the illusion of a goblet

Made:
1845-1855 in England
Glass prism showing the illusion of a goblet on ornate, carved

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Glass prism showing the illusion of a goblet on ornate, carved
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Glass prism showing the illusion of a goblet on ornate, carved, wooden stand, English, c. 1850.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1985-2214/32
Materials:
glass, wood (unidentified) and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 265 mm x 145 mm x 135 mm, , 1.23kg
type:
prism
credit:
National Maritime Museum