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Gregorian Pocket Telescope and Case, English?, 18th Century

Inventory Number 71424


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.71424

Item type
Object
Other inscriptions
'534' handwritten in pen on the inner-front side of the lid.
Object type
Pocket telescope
Dimensions
Diameter: 45mm Height: 184mm
Inventory No
71424

Description

Gregorian brass telescope in shagreen fishskin case.

.1 - Pocket telescope. Copper alloy tube with fixed eyepiece. Adjustable mirror to inside of tube.

.2 - Case for pocket telescope. Black shagreen cover with lift off lid. Partially lined with paper and green velvet. Two metal hook fastenings. Adhesive label to end with 'P3' handwritten on in pen. '534' handwritten in pen on the inner-front side of the lid.