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

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Category:: Astronomy

Object Number:: 1927-806

Measurements:: : 560 x 1300 x 550 mm

type:: spectroscope - solar and prism

credit:: The Royal Society

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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

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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