Refracting telescope of 3-inch aperture, with components, case and tripod

Made:: 1851-1900 in London

maker:: John Browning

Refracting telescope of 3-inch aperture, with three eyepieces and solar filter by John Browning, 63 Strand, London in fitted pine case, plus mahogany and brass tripod stand

Details

Category:: Astronomy

Object Number:: 1990-435

Materials:: brass, mahogany and glass

Measurements:: overall (estimate): 2000 x 1300 x 900 mm
box: 150 x 1035 x 237 mm

type:: telescope - refracting

credit:: Riddetts

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Wooden case for refracting telescope by John Browning, 63 Strand, London.

Wooden case for refracting telescope by John Browning

Wooden case for refracting telescope by John Browning, 63 Strand, London.

Measurements:: case: 150 x 1035 x 237 mm

Materials:: pine

Object Number:: 1990-435 Pt1

type:: components , storage boxes and instruments

Three eyepieces and two filters for refracting telescope

Selection of three eyepieces and two filters for refracting telescope of 3-inch aperture by John Browning, 63 Strand, London.

Materials:: brass (copper, zinc alloy) , mahogany (wood) and glass

Object Number:: 1990-435 Pt2

type:: instrument component , eyepiece and light filter

Refracting telescope of 3-inch aperture, with three eyepieces and solar filter by John Browning, 63 Strand, London with mahogany and brass tripod stand.

Refracting telescope of 3-inch aperture and tripod

Refracting telescope of 3-inch aperture, with three eyepieces and solar filter by John Browning, 63 Strand, London with mahogany and brass tripod stand.