Pseudoscope, made by C. D. Ahrens

Made:
1845-1855 in London
maker:
C D Ahrens

Pseudoscope, made by C. D. Ahrens, London, England, c. 1850. Consists of brass supporting stand with small leather case containing two stamped metal discs and cylindrical eyepiece unit

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1954-281
Materials:
metal (unknown), copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), lead (metal), metal plated (unknown), selenite, leather, wood (unidentified), textile, silk and cork
Measurements:
overall: 280 mm x 170 mm x 240 mm, , 1.785kg
case: 30 mm x 60 mm x 60 mm, ,
type:
pseudoscope
credit:
National Maritime Museum