Small reflecting Gregorian telescope

Made:: 1735-1806 in London

maker:: Thomas Ribright

Small reflecting Gregorian telescope, engraved Thomas Ribright, London Fecit, Brass caps both ends. [by J Ribright, in case - see note]

Details

Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1925-140

Materials:: copper (alloy), bronze (copper, tin alloy) and glass

Measurements:: overall: 40 mm x 195 mm x 43 mm, , .235kg

type:: telescope - gregorian, telescope - reflecting and instrument case

credit:: Stevens's Auction Rooms Ltd.

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Small reflecting Gregorian telescope

Small reflecting Gregorian telescope, engraved Thomas Ribright, London Fecit, Brass caps both ends. [by J Ribright, in case - see note]

Measurements:: overall: 40 mm x 195 mm x 43 mm, , .235kg

Materials:: copper (alloy) , bronze (copper, tin alloy) and glass

Object Number:: 1925-140/1

type:: telescope - gregorian and telescope - reflecting

Leather cylindrical case for Gregorian telescope

Cylindrical, oval section, leather case for pocket reflecting Gregorian telescope by Thomas Ribright, London, 1735-1806. Marked with owner's name, Mr Stewart, Hanover Street, London (?).