Varley's graphic telescope, with stand, in box

Made:: 1810-1820 in London

maker:: Cornelius Varley

Details

Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1891-12

type:: optical drawing aid - graphic telescope

credit:: Mr R.B. Prosser

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Varley's graphic telescope

Varley's graphic telescope, Varley type, by Cornelius Varley, London, England, early 19th century.

Measurements:: overall: 250 mm x x , 60 mm, .605kg

Materials:: metal (unknown) , copper (alloy) , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , glass and bronze (copper, tin alloy)

Object Number:: 1891-12 Pt1

type:: instrument component and optical drawing aid - graphic telescope

Stand for Varley's graphic telescope

Stand and box for Varley's graphic telescope

Object Number:: 1891-12 Pt2

type:: instrument component and optical drawing aid - graphic telescope

Varley's graphic telescope, with stand, in box

Details

Parts

Varley's graphic telescope

Stand for Varley's graphic telescope

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