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Gregorian Reflecting Telescope, by John Cuthbert, London, c. 1830

Inventory Number 21434


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.21434

Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay
Primary inscriptions
"John Cuthbert London"
Object type
Telescope
Dimensions
Height: 305mm
Inventory No
21434
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Brass English Gregorian reflecting telescope signed by John Cuthbert, dating from around 1830.

Focal length of speculum 10 inch; diameter 3 inch. Screw and internal bar focus; sighting telescope.

Folding tripod with straight legs; compass joint.