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Telephoto Lens, by J. H. Dallmeyer, London, 19th Century

Inventory Number 15885


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.15885

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
"ADON / PATENT/ J.H. Dallmeyer / No. 79525 LONDON" inscribed on main tube.
Object type
Lens
Dimensions
Height: 83mm Width: 53mm Depth: 75mm Weight: 267g
Inventory No
15885

Description

Telephoto lens with a rack and pinion which extends the tube one lens is mounted in, the other lends has a black sheath which can be extended over the it or removed completely, this lens also has a black leather cap with a dark purple lining. This is stored in a brown teardrop shaped leather case with thread detailing lined inside with dark green velvet.