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Pocket Telescope, English?, Late 18th Century

Inventory Number 44624


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.44624

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
BENNET / LONDON
Object type
Pocket telescope
Dimensions
Diameter: 39mm Height: 235mm Weight: 206g
Inventory No
44624

Description

Pocket telescope, tube covered with red and white shagreen fishskin. Three internal extending sections with green coating, gold detail and inscription. Copper alloy components. Ivory tag '512' attached with wire around outside of body. Sliding covers over eyepiece and lens.