Telescope, early 18th century, inscribed: "J. Marshall" 4-draw tube covered with fishskin, draw-tubes covered with green vellum
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, horn, silver (alloy), vellum, wood (unidentified)
- type:
- telescope - refracting
- taxonomy:
-
- furnishing and equipment
- tools & equipment
- optical instrument
- telescope
- credit:
- Court, Thomas Henry
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