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

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

Parts

Case for Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 1/8- inch aperture with shagreen covered tube

Case for Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 1/8- inch aperture with shagreen covered tube

Case for Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 1/8- inch aperture with shagreen covered tube.

Materials:
wood and complete
Object Number:
1918-106 Pt1
type:
components , storage boxes and instruments
Mahogany stand for Gregorian reflecting telescope

Mahogany stand for Gregorian reflecting telescope

Mahogany stand made by the Science Museum workshops for Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 1/8-inch aperture with shagreen covered tube .

Materials:
mahogany and complete
Object Number:
1918-106 Pt2
type:
instrument component and mounts (telescopes)
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