Terrestrial refracting telescope

Made:
1695-1705 in London
Terrestrial refracting telescope

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Terrestrial refracting telescope
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Terrestrial refracting telescope, 5-draw; body covered in grey shagreen, ivory caps and mounts, London, c.1700.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1918-131
Materials:
vellum, fish skin, ivory, paper, cardboard and glass
Measurements:
overall (closed): x 410 mm x , 57 mm, .45kg
type:
telescope - terrestrial and telescope - refracting
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry