Telescope. Brass telescope, about half a meter long, covered with dark wood veneer. It has an ornate brass stand with curved legs.

ABDUA:18597

Reflecting telescope with Gregorian optics, possibly made in London, concave secondary mirror, no name on speculum-metal primary mirror. Unusual brass pillar stand possibly made in Edinburgh. Upright image of magnification x8.
Inscription: Old label on side of telescope: Gregory's Reflecting Telescope

Early: 1700 Late: 1770

metal brass glass, L (telescope): 570 mm H (stand): 390 mm

Europe, England, London

Physical Object

Acquisition Source: Smith, John

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