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Pocket Telescope, English?, Late 18th Century

Inventory Number 53914


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.53914

Item type
Object
Makers
Dollond
Primary inscriptions
None
Object type
Pocket telescope
Dimensions
Diameter: 37mm Height: 250mm
Inventory No
53914

Description

Pocket telescope, tube covered with black leather. Three internal extending sections with green coating. Copper alloy and bone components. Ivory tag '511' attached with wire around outside of body. Sliding covers over eyepiece and lens.