Three prism solar spectroscope with equatorial mounting and cases

Made:
1867 in England
maker:
Troughton and Simms Limited

Three prism solar spectroscope with equatorial mounting engraved 'Royal Society - 1867', made by Troughton and Simms, London, in two cases

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1927-806
Measurements:
: 560 x 1300 x 550 mm
type:
spectroscope - solar and prism
credit:
The Royal Society

Parts

One of two cases for three prism spectroscope made by Troughton and Simms

One of two cases for three prism spectroscope made by Troughton and Simms

One of two cases for three prism spectroscope made by Troughton and Simms, London, for the Royal Society in 1867. Case No.1 [1' 3 1/4" x 1' 3 1/4" x 1' 6"] lock but no key

Materials:
pine
Object Number:
1927-806 Pt1
type:
components , storage boxes and instruments
One of two cases for three prism spectroscope made by Troughton and Simms

One of two cases for three prism spectroscope made by Troughton and Simms

One of two cases for three prism spectroscope made by Troughton and Simms, London, for the Royal Society in 1867. Case No.2, [1' 3 1/4" x 1' 8"] in bad condition, no lock or key

Materials:
wood
Object Number:
1927-806 Pt2
type:
components , storage boxes and instruments
Three prism spectroscope with equatorial mounting, engraved 'Royal Society - 1867'

Three prism spectroscope with equatorial mounting, engraved 'Royal Society - 1867'

Three prism spectroscope with equatorial mounting engraved 'Royal Society - 1867', made by Troughton and Simms, London.