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History of Science Museum

Large Scioptric Ball with Stops for Camera Obscura

Inventory Number 71814


Item type
Object
Provenance
Radcliffe Observatory
Primary inscriptions
In pencil on reverse top right hand corner of mahogany frame: 'Radcliffe Scioptric 1820 B. Dolt..'
Physical material
Wood
metal
Dimensions
Height: 140mm Width: 260mm Depth: 290mm
Inventory No
71814

Description

Wooden ball mounted onto base with three metal brackets. The ball has moulded detail around rims with aperture holes to centre.