Double-image object glass micrometer by Dollond

Made:
1754-1770 in London
maker:
Peter Dollond

Double-image object glass micrometer by Dollond, engraved Dollond, London with mahogany case.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1911-278
type:
heliometer and instrument component
credit:
J.C. Stevens Auction House

Parts

Double image object glass micrometer by Dollond, engraved Dollond, London.

Double image object glass micrometer by Dollond

Double image object glass micrometer by Dollond, engraved Dollond, London.

Measurements:
overall: 65 x 350 x 150 mm
Materials:
mahogany , brass and complete
Object Number:
1911-278 Pt1
type:
instrument component and heliometer
Mahogany case for double-image object glass micrometer by Dollond

Mahogany case for double-image object glass micrometer by Dollond

Mahogany case for double-image object glass micrometer by Dollond, engraved Dollond, London.

Measurements:
overall: 65 x 350 x 150 mm
Materials:
mahogany
Object Number:
1911-278 Pt2
type:
instrument case
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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