Opera Glass, 1775-1800

Opera Glass, 1775-1800

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single opera glass, 1-draw, white ivory and green enamel with gilt spots (unsigned), 1775-1800.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1918-138
Materials:
gilded brass (copper, zinc alloy), ivory and glass
Measurements:
overall: x 67 mm x , 42 mm, .08kg
type:
opera glass, telescope - galilean and telescope - refracting
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry