prospect glass (spyglass)

Made:
1701-1800 in unknown place
prospect glass (spyglass), mahogany and brass

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prospect glass (spyglass), mahogany and brass
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prospect glass (spyglass), mahogany and brass, sliding dust cap at both ends. (10-sided tube).

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1919-314
Materials:
wood (unidentified), mahogany (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy), metal and glass
Measurements:
overall (closed): 95 mm 35 mm,
weight: .09kg
type:
opera glass, telescope - galilean and telescope - refracting
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry