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Gregorian Reflecting Telescope by James Short, London, c.1750

Inventory Number 19745


Subject
Telescopes
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
"JAMES SHORT LONDON 211/1172 = 12"
Physical material
brass
speculum metal
Object type
Telescope
Dimensions
Diameter: 80mm
Inventory No
19745

Description

Brass body tube, push-fit cover, screw-fit objective cell with screw-fit eyepiece and screw-fit eye stop, speculum metal primary and secondary mirrors, plain sights, focusing mechanism missing; altazimuth mount on pillar stand over folding tripod base.