Prospect glass

Non-achromatic prospect glass telescope

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Non-achromatic prospect glass telescope
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Non-achromatic prospect glass telescope, ivory fittings with silver-plated brass draw, tube covered with leather, by Thomas Blunt, 22 Cornhill, London, England, 1794-1823.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1917-48
Materials:
ivory, glass, leather, silver (metal) and copper (metal)
Measurements:
overall (closed standing upright): 52 mm 39 mm, .035kg
type:
opera glass, telescope - galilean and telescope - refracting
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry