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Three-Draw Small Terrestrial Telescope, by Dollond, London, 19th Century

Inventory Number 80529


Subject
Telescopes
Item type
Object
Makers
Dollond
Primary inscriptions
"Dollond / London" etched onto side of outer most draw casing.
Object type
Telescope
Dimensions
Diameter: 38mm Height: 147mm Weight: 213g
Inventory No
80529

Description

Three-Draw Small Terrestrial Telescope, with silvered copper alloy casing painted green along main section. Constructed in the form of conventional mult-draw portable telescopes but slimmer and close to a more compact length than the terrestrial refracting telescopes sometimes shown.

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Cardboard case with red leather covering and green interior (labelled 90 and 275).

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