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Gregorian Reflecting Telescope, by Benjamin Martin, London, 3rd quarter 18th Century

Inventory Number 44597


Subject
Telescopes
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
B. MARTIN, LONDON.
Physical material
brass
speculum metal
Object type
Telescope
Dimensions
Diameter: 107mm
Inventory No
44597
Accession Number
?1940-8

Description

Brass Gregorian with speculum metal mirrors, open sights, focus by long rod from knurled knob at eye-end, push-fit cover, screw-fit objective cell and eyepiece; altazimuth mount on pillar and folding tripod stand.