Opera glass telescope with gilded brass tube and ivory body
Opera glass telescope, 'Galilean' type, gilded brass, 2-draw tube with ivory body and red leather covered wooden case with silk lining, by George Dollond, London, 1820-1840.
- Measurements:
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overall (closed): Ht. 50 mm x Dia. 55 mm,
overall (open): Wd. 80 mm x Dia. 55 mm,
- Materials:
- brass , gold plated (gilded) , ivory and glass
- Object Number:
- 1983-151/1
- type:
- opera glass , telescope - galilean , telescope - refracting and instrument case
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
