naval refracting telescope
- maker:
- Henry Pyefinch
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Licensenaval refracting telescope, mahogany tube, non-achromatic
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naval refracting telescope, mahogany tube, non-achromatic, by Henry Pyefinch, London, England, c. 1770. Decagonal tube. Fitted with shuttered dust-caps
Details
- Category:
- Optics
- Object Number:
- 1981-673
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), mahogany (wood), copper (alloy) and glass
- Measurements:
-
overall: x 660 mm x , 45 mm, .66kg
- type:
- telescope - nautical and telescope - refracting
- credit:
- Harriet Wynter Ltd.
