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Pocket telescope
The barrel of this hand-held telescope is made of paper in imitation of sharkskin, while the three draw tubes are made of paper. The fittings are of horn and brass, including a brass eyepiece cap, which is possibly of later date. The objective lens assembly is missing. Black stop lines on the draw tubes indicate the telescope's optimum working length.
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Object Details
| ID: | NAV1557 |
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| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
| Type: | Pocket telescope |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | circa 1750 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 295 mm; Diameter: 47 mm |
| Parts: | Pocket telescope |
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