Brass astronomical spectroscope

Made:: 1870-1890 in England

Brass astronomical spectroscope from Norman Lockyer Observatory with eleven prism train in two fitted wooden cases.

Details

Category:: Astronomy

Object Number:: 1987-1164

Materials:: brass and glass

Measurements:: overall (estimate): 220 x 500 x 500 mm

type:: spectroscope - astronomical and prism - optical

credit:: Christie's South Kensington Limited

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One of two cases for astronomical spectroscope from Norman Lockyer Observatory, brass, with train of eleven prisms

One of two cases for astronomical spectroscope from Norman Lockyer Observatory

One of two cases for astronomical spectroscope from Norman Lockyer Observatory, brass, with train of eleven prisms

Measurements:: case: 240 x 440 x 440 mm

Materials:: mahogany and fittings, brass

Object Number:: 1987-1164 Pt1

type:: components , storage boxes and instruments

One of two cases for astronomical spectroscope from Norman Lockyer Observatory

One of two cases for astronomical spectroscope from Norman Lockyer Observatory, brass, with train of eleven prisms

Measurements:: case 12: 150 x 640 x 200 mm

Materials:: pine

Object Number:: 1987-1164 Pt2

type:: components , storage boxes and instruments

Brass astronomical spectroscope from Norman Lockyer Observatory with eleven prism train.