Telescope case, used as a container for cable charts

Cylindrical metal telescope case, painted olive green. Hinged lid, damaged fastening clasp. Oval maker's mark stamped on main body: "H. Hughes & Son, Marine Opticians Manufacturers, 59 Fenchurch St. London". Contains 18 cable charts.

Object Details

ID: ZBA1259
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: case, telescope
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Henry Hughes & Son Limited
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 777 x 111 mm
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