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History of Science Museum

Jealousy Glass, 18th Century

Inventory Number 11350


Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Miss A. H. B. D'Arcy
Other inscriptions
"M/L" written in black ink on eyepiece and engraved on mounts "DR JOHN DODSON ORIEL 1772" painted on barrel
Physical material
brass
glass
enamel
Dimensions
Height: 63mm
Inventory No
11350

Description

grey enamel-coated barrel with brass mounts; lens blacked out; oval mirror set at 45 degrees in the tube, with hole in the side