Telescope lens cap

A brass telescope lens cap engraved with concentric rings and with the inscription 'Lady Hamilton to Horatio Nelson' in its centre. The rim of the lens cap is engraved with a decorative geometric frieze. The inside of the object is covered in green velvet.

Object Details

ID: REL0178.2
Type: Telescope lens cap
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Mudie, D. J.
Date made: 19th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Royal United Service Institution Collection
Measurements: Overall: 7 mm x 55 mm x 55 mm
Parts: Framed telescope lens cap (Telescope lens cap)
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