Spectroscope with camera in aluminium and brass

Spectroscope with camera in aluminium and brass, signed by Hammersley, Islington, London and by W. Ottway and Co., Orion Works, Ealing, with wooden case. Listed as instrument no.23 at the Solar Physics Observatory, South Kensington before being acquired by the Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth Devon.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1987-1165
Materials:
brass, aluminium, steel, glass, wood and complete
Measurements:
overall: 250 x 600 x 470 mm
type:
spectroscope - astronomical
credit:
Christie's South Kensington Limited

Parts

Case for spectroscope by Hammersley

Case for spectroscope by Hammersley

Case for spectroscope in aluminium and brass signed by Hammersley, Islington, London and by W. Ottway and Co., Orion Works, Ealing, Solar Physics Observatory instrument no.23, acquired from Norman Lockyer Observatory

Measurements:
overall: 220 x 530 x 300 mm
Materials:
mahogany
Object Number:
1987-1165 Pt1
type:
components , storage boxes and instruments
Spectroscope with camera and extra collimator lens

Spectroscope with camera and extra collimator lens

Spectroscope, in aluminium and brass with camera and extra collimator lens, signed by Hammersley, Islington, London and by W. Ottway and Co., Orion Works, Ealing. Listed as instrument no.23 at the Solar Physics Observatory, South Kensington before being acquired by the Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth Devon.