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Four-Power Pocket Gallilean Telescope with Case and Stand, by Dollond, London, Late 18th/Early 19th Century

Inventory Number 95599

Item type
Object
Makers
Dollond
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"Dollond / London" printed on exterior of telescope tube draw.
Object type
Pocket telescope
Dimensions
Diameter: 123mm Height: 97mm Weight: 307g
Inventory No
95599
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Four-Power Pocket Galilean Telescope with lacquered(?) copper alloy tube casing and fitting for separate tripod-type stand. With pasteboard case covered in black leather upon exterior and papered interior.

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