Fixture for scioptic ball
- Materials:
- mahogany (wood) , metal (unknown) , copper (alloy) , brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass
- Object Number:
- 1985-2214/28a
- type:
- instrument component and scioptic ball
Simple scioptic ball
- Made:
- 1740-1760
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Licensesimple scioptic ball, made of lignum vitae and mahogany
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simple scioptic ball, made of lignum vitae and mahogany, mid 18th century
Details
- Category:
- Optics
- Object Number:
- 1985-2214/28
- Materials:
- mahogany (wood), lignum vitae and glass
- Measurements:
-
overall: 145 mm x 140 mm x 70 mm, , .38kg
- type:
- scioptic ball
- credit:
- National Maritime Museum
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