combined microscope-telescope with brass cap containing two ivory object plates

Made:: 1822-1824 in London

maker:: G and C Dixey

combined microscope-telescope with brass cap containing two ivory object plates

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combined microscope-telescope with brass cap containing two ivory object plates, by G & C Dixey, 78 New Bond St., London, 1822-1824.

Details

Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1921-242

Materials:: copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), mahogany (wood), glass, ivory and mica

Measurements:: overall (closed): x 155 mm x , 37 mm, .225kg

type:: telescope - refracting

credit:: Court, Thomas Henry

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