Miniature telescopic spyglass

Miniature telescopic spyglass

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Miniature telescopic spyglass
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Miniature telescopic spyglass, copper tubes with gilt and glass decorations and hanging ring, unsigned, Europe, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Optics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1983-352
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), gold (metal) and glass
Measurements:
overall: .027kg
open: 49 mm x 48 mm x 32 mm,
closed: 21 mm x 48 mm x 32 mm,
type:
terrestrial telescope, telescope - galilean and telescope - refracting
credit:
Wellcome Trust