Opera Glass by George Adams, London, 1750-1795

(prospect glass) single opera glass, 2-draw tube

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(prospect glass) single opera glass, 2-draw tube
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(prospect glass) single opera glass, 2-draw tube, ivory and gilded brass, by George Adams, London, white ivory, 1750-1795

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1918-139
Materials:
ivory, brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass
Measurements:
overall (open): x 95 mm x , 53 mm, .07kg
type:
opera glass, telescope - galilean and telescope - refracting
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry