Model (mahogany case not present), (24 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 5-inches), to illustrate the theory of the refracting telescope, English, c. 1800.
Details
- Category:
- Optics
- Object Number:
- 1954-280
- Materials:
- mahogany (wood), metal (unknown), copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, ivory, cotton thread and dye
- Measurements:
-
overall: 105 mm x 88 mm x 610 mm, , .625kg
- type:
- model
- credit:
- National Maritime Museum
