miniature prospect or spyglass (Galilean)

Made:
1675-1685 in England
miniature prospect or spyglass (Galilean), ivory, 1675-1685

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miniature prospect or spyglass (Galilean), ivory, 1675-1685
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miniature prospect or spyglass (Galilean), ivory, 1675-1685, London, England; screw caps missing

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1919-465
Materials:
ivory, glass and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: x 105 mm x , 23 mm, .04kg
type:
opera glass, telescope - galilean and telescope - refracting
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry