Achromatic spyglass

Achromatic spyglass

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Achromatic spyglass
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Achromatic spyglass, shagreen covered tube with brass lens mounts and sliding lense cover, Lincoln London, 1701-1800

Details

Category:
Optics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1983-364
Materials:
shagreen, fishskin, brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 99 mm 36 mm, .112kg
type:
terrestrial telescope, telescope - galilean and telescope - refracting
credit:
Wellcome Trust