Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 1/8 inch aperture with shagreen covered tube and wooden case

Made:
1724-1731 in England

Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 1/8 inch aperture with shagreen covered tube and wooden case. The telescope has a ball and socket stand with a claw foot tripod and a mahogany stand made by the Science Museum workshops. Attached to the wooden stand is another ball and socket mounting with screw stand added by Mr T H Court, the donor.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1918-106
Materials:
brass, iron, speculum metal, glass, fishskin, wood and complete
type:
telescope - gregorian and telescope - reflecting
credit:
Mr Thomas H. Court

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