Varley type graphic telescope by Cornelius Varley

Made:
1801-1820
designer:
Cornelius Varley

Varley type graphic telescope by Cornelius Varley, 22 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square, London, early 19th century, no. 37, in case: his own instrument: 2 eyepieces, 2 object glasses, 1 drawing camera incida (no reflector) box no. 839

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1921-814
Materials:
metal (unknown), copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, mahogany (wood) and bronze (copper, tin alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 170 mm x 400 mm x 70 mm, , 1.71kg
type:
optical drawing aid - graphic telescope
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry