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Object NameContinuously Magnifying Telescope in Original Case
Manufacturer Richardson Family (English, active 1790-1830)
Made FromLacquered Brass, Glass, Mahogany, Bone, Paper
Dateabout 1810
Place MadeEngland, London
TechniqueLacquered
Size(a) Telescope L (when collapsed): 37.7 cm, Diam (max): 6.4 cm; (a) Telescope L (when extended): 114 cm; (b) Case H: 8.2 cm, W: 40.5 cm, D: 9.1 cm
Accession Number2016.8.24
Not On View
Physical DescriptionContinuously Magnifying Telescope in Original Case. (a) Lacquered brass, colorless glass, mahogany. Telescope is constructed of brass, with polished mahogany main tube, and extends from 37 cm to 114 cm by two long draw tubes, an optional third draw, plus a sunshade / aperture extension. It is equipped with a 1-5/8” diameter achromatic triplet objective, and a four-element eyepiece system of adjustable separation, giving fine erect images. (b) Original mahogany case with bone escutcheon, lacquered brass mounts, and printed paper label for "Richardson's Improved Telescope".
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