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History of Science Museum

Case for Reflecting Circle, Early 19th Century

Inventory Number 77862


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.77862

Item type
Object
Makers
RAS
Primary inscriptions
"RAS S No 20" painted on front. "S.20. 11in. Refl 9" Circle. 46." printed on paper label on front.
Physical material
Wood
metal
fabric
paint
Object type
Telescope
Dimensions
Height: 309mm Width: 313mm Depth: 95mm Weight: 1850g
Inventory No
77862

Description

The case is a shallow wooden square box with a hinged lid, metal hook-fasteners and a shield-shaped locking mechanism. Inside of box has holders of various shapes and sizes on the base and underside of the lid to hold the tools and accessories in place, with black fabric paddings.