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Naval telescope
This achromatic telescope has a tapering mahogany barrel and silvered-brass fittings that include a single draw tube, a pivoted eyepiece cover and an objective lens cap. It is typical of the type used on board ship for general observations in the 19th century.
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Object Details
| ID: | ZBA1471 |
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| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
| Type: | Naval telescope |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 19th century |
| People: | Fowler, Robert Merrick |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 657 mm; Diameter: 50 mm |
| Parts: | Naval telescope |