Pseudoscope, 1845-1855

wooden original type model of Pseudoscope (one prism slightly

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wooden original type model of Pseudoscope (one prism slightly
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wooden original type model of Pseudoscope (one prism slightly loose), signed 'Watkins & Hill, 5 Charing Cross, London', c. 1850.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1928-888
Materials:
wood (unidentified), glass, metal (unknown), copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and ivory
Measurements:
overall: 50 mm x 135 mm x 65 mm, , .225kg
type:
pseudoscope
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry