Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 1/2 inch aperture and a 16 inch focal length of 16 inches by John Cuff

Made:
1737-1758 in London
maker:
John Cuff

Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 1/2 inch aperture and a 16 inch focal length of 16 inches by John Cuff, London, on an altazimuth stand with folding claw foot tripod.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1918-128
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), iron, glass, speculum (alloy of copper and tin) and leather
Measurements:
depth: 230mm
height: 470mm
width: 460mm
overall (as displayed): 475 mm x 490 mm x 230 mm, 2.596 kg
type:
telescope - gregorian and telescope - reflecting
credit:
Mr Thomas H. Court