refracting telescope (achromatic?), three-draw tub

Made:
1835-1845
refracting telescope (achromatic?), three-draw tube

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refracting telescope (achromatic?), three-draw tube
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refracting telescope (achromatic?), three-draw tube, with position micrometer and lens cap, mahogany and brass, British, c. 1840.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1919-316
Materials:
copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), mahogany (wood) and glass
Measurements:
overall (closed): 175 mm x x , 45 mm, .28kg
type:
telescope - refracting
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry