Model (mahogany case not present)

Model (mahogany case not present), (24 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 5-inches)

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Model (mahogany case not present), (24 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 5-inches)
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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