Solar eyepiece in brass

Made:
1840-1870 in London
maker:
George Dollond

Solar eyepiece in brass, by Dollond to Dawes' pattern, in fitted mahogany box with trade label

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1985-455
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass and mahogany (wood)
Measurements:
length 230 mm
width 120 mm
height 110 mm
type:
ancillary instruments, astronomical instruments and solar eyepieces
credit:
Sotheby Parke Bernet and Co

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