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Hand-held Refracting Telescope by Benjamin Martin, London, Mid-18th Century

Inventory Number 75508


Subject
Telescopes
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
MARTIN LONDON
Object type
Telescope
Inventory No
75508
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Green shagreen-covered body, 3 green draw tubes, brass ferrules and fittings, sliding covers