Triangular glass demonstration prism with fruitwood end-piece and finial handle

Triangular glass demonstration prism with fruitwood end-piece and finial handle, unsigned, European, 1700-1799. Glass showing typical imperfections of the period.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1994-1247
Materials:
fruitwood and glass
Measurements:
overall: 27 mm x 120 mm x 32 mm, Wt. 0.072kg
type:
prism - optical demonstration
credit:
Christie's South Kensington Limited