Telescope, early 18th century
Telescope, early 18th century, inscribed: "J. Marshall" 4-draw tube covered with fishskin, draw-tubes covered with green vellum, stamped with gilt ornament, horn mounts, silver dust-caps. Length 12 1/4", O.G. aperture 5/8"
Details
- Category:
- Optics
- Object Number:
- 1916-317
- Materials:
- fish-skin, vellum, horn, silver (alloy) and wood (unidentified)
- type:
- telescope - refracting
- credit:
- Court, Thomas Henry
