Achromatic spyglass telescope with mahogany tube

Achromatic spyglass telescope with mahogany tube

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Achromatic spyglass telescope with mahogany tube
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Achromatic spyglass telescope with mahogany tube, brass fittings and lens shutters (one missing), by Dollond, London, 1801-1850

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1913-267
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), mahogany (wood) and glass
Measurements:
overall: 260 mm 30 mm, .246kg
type:
terrestrial telescope, telescope - galilean and telescope - refracting
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry