refracting terrestrial telescope

refracting terrestrial telescope

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refracting terrestrial telescope , brass, with folding tripod, eye piece missing, by Matthew Berge, London, c.1805. [tripod not original?]

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1980-352
Materials:
metal, copper (alloy), brass, wood and glass
Measurements:
overall: 800 mm x 680 mm x 400 mm, , 3.865kg
type:
telescope - terrestrial and telescope - refracting
credit:
Delehar, P.