pancratic (variable magnification) achromatic refracting telescope

Made:
1825-1835 in London
maker:
Robert Brettell Bate
pancratic (variable magnification) achromatic refracting

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pancratic (variable magnification) achromatic refracting telescope, 8-draw, by R. B. Bate (unsigned), London, England, c. 1830. Body tube covered in green shagreen, brass draw-tubes, object glass 1 9/16-inch [.....] no cap, total length closed 5 1/2-inch object glass

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1911-258
Materials:
copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), fish skin and glass
Measurements:
overall (closed): 142 mm x x , 50 mm, .63kg
type:
telescope - refracting
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry