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History of Science Museum

Telescope Case with Accessories

Inventory Number 43157


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.43157

Subject
Telescopes
Item type
Object
Object type
Telescope
Inventory No
43157

Description

A copper alloy encased spirit level with two bifurcated feet at either end.

A copper alloy cylindrical lamp with circular perforations around base and top of cylinder. Lamp has a circular whole in its top and a glass lens extending from one side.

A metal disc with raised lip held on a steel arm bent in a quartered circle shape.

A circular metal disc set four dark circles held on a turned wooden handle.

A milled edge screw.

A steel screwdriver with pin at base.

Mahogany box designed to hold a telescope. Box has black felt lined wooden supports with rotating catches for holding telescope and accessories.