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History of Science Museum

Case for ?Drawing Instruments and Spyglass, 18th Century

Inventory Number 21957


Item type
Object
Physical material
Shagreen
Silver
Wood
Object type
Drawing instrument
Dimensions
Diameter: 24mm Height: 112mm Weight: 77g
Inventory No
21957

Description

Cylindrical shagreen case with silver fittings, containing wooden stock with shaped holes. Each end of the case has a lens; holding the two parts of the case together creates a spyglass.