Small pocket Varley type graphic telescope

Made:
1810-1820 in London
maker:
Cornelius Varley
Small pocket Varley type graphic telescope

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Small pocket Varley type graphic telescope
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Small pocket Varley type graphic telescope, engraved 'Cornelius Varley's graphic telescope' (Varley's own instrument), 228 Tottenham Court Road, London, England, early 19th century

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1921-818
Materials:
metal (unknown), copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass and bronze (copper, tin alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 160 mm x x , 40 mm, .245kg
type:
optical drawing aid - graphic telescope
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry