Young-type ivory optometer in red leather-covered wooden case

Made:
1815-1825
Young-type ivory optometer in red leather-covered wooden case

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Young-type ivory optometer in red leather-covered wooden case
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Young-type ivory optometer in red leather-covered wooden case, unsigned, English, c. 1820.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1938-732
Materials:
ivory, metal (unknown), copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, wood (unidentified), leather, textile and silver plated
Measurements:
instrument: 35 mm x 205 mm x 35 mm, ,
case: 16 mm x 217 mm x 37 mm, ,
overall weight: x x , , .075kg
type:
optometer
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry