telescope
Object NameRefracting Telescope
Maker
John Dollond
(English, 1706-1761)
Made FromGlass, Wood, Brass
Date1755-1758
Place MadeEngland, London
TechniqueGround, polished, turned, milled
SizeOverall H: 48.7 cm, Diam (max): 3.6 cm; Collapsed H: 31.1 cm
Accession Number2017.8.10
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionRefracting Telescope. Ground, polished colorless glass; turned wood; milled brass. Single draw simple telescope (plano-convex object glass) with turned wood body, 5-lens brass eyepiece, cover slide, and eyecup cover slide.Provenance
Source
Chris Lord
- 2017-12-19
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