Achromatic prospect glass telescope

Achomatic prospect glass telescope, two-draw

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Achomatic prospect glass telescope, two-draw
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Achomatic prospect glass telescope, two-draw, silver-plated brass tube with ivory covering, by Peter Dollond, London, England, 1795-1805

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1917-41
Materials:
brass, silver plated, ivory and glass
Measurements:
shut: 72 mm 53 mm, .133kg
type:
opera glass, telescope - galilean and telescope - refracting
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry