Optical Compendium Set, English, 1720

Made:
1715-1725 in England
Compendium set consisting of hand magnifier, simple microscope

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Compendium set consisting of hand magnifier, simple microscope
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Compendium set consisting of hand magnifier, simple microscope, telescope and multiplying glass (lens missing), in ivory mount (unsigned); English, c. 1720.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1918-91
Materials:
ivory, glass and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: x 123 mm x , 32 mm, .055kg
type:
telescope - refracting
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry