Wollaston-type optometer

Wollaston-type optometer

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Wollaston-type optometer
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Wollaston-type optometer, with graduated ebony bar traversed by ivory disc engraved with 15 dots and words 'COUNT THE DOTS' 'MY SIGHT', British, c. 1830

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1954-269
Materials:
wood (unidentified), ivory, metal (unknown), copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass
Measurements:
overall: 100 mm x 285 mm x 35 mm, , .07kg
type:
optometer
credit:
National Maritime Museum