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Metal Lens Housing for Varley's GraphicTelescope, by Pritchard, London, Early 19th Century

Inventory Number 64634


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.64634

Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased.
Primary inscriptions
See Narrative notes for transcriptions.
Physical material
Brass
Dimensions
Diameter: 49mm Height: 72mm Weight: 117g
Inventory No
64634

Description

A metal lens housing, containing a single lens at one end, other opening contains a mirror angled at a right angle, this mirror is protected by a detachable lens cap.