Pancratic refracting telescope by Spencer

Made:
1845 in London
maker:
Spencer, Browning & Co.
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Pancratic refracting telescope by Spencer, Browning & Co., London, England, c. 1845. Nickel-plated brass (?), mahogany tube, lens cap.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1981-897
Materials:
copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), mahogany (wood) and glass
Measurements:
overall: x 607 mm x , 63 mm, 1.1kg
type:
telescope - refracting
credit:
Christies