Binoculars
Galilean binoculars with a leather-covered body and sliding sun shades for each of the tubes. The binoculars are not pivoted, but there is a central focusing wheel. Each eyepiece has a choice of three lenses, which can be rotated into place using a wheel on the side of one eyepiece. This is attached to a central bar that indicates which lens is in place - Theatre, Field or Marine - according to how the binoculars are being used. The maker's name is inscribed on each eyepiece.
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Object Details
ID: | NAV0068 |
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Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
Type: | Binoculars |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Le Maire, P. |
Date made: | circa 1870 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 60 mm x 137 mm x 120 mm |