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 |