Ribright's Patent Spyglass and Tools, 1775-1825

Ribright's Patent Spyglass and Tools, 1775-1825

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Perspective glass (spyglass), Ribright's patent, silver, also with fitted tools; penknife, probe, scissors, ivory spatula (lacks some items), unsigned, late 18th century/early 19th century

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1911-300
Materials:
silver, brass (copper, zinc alloy), metal, steel, wood, ivory, felt and copper (metal)
Measurements:
overall: x 106 mm x , 26 mm, .01kg
type:
telescope - galilean, telescope - terrestrial and telescope - refracting
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry