Level

Telescope-8.55 (21.7cm) long, O.G. 0.8 (2cm) dia. Inverting (with cross wires) fitted with O.G. lens shutter. A spirit level in a brass casing 4.75" ( 12.1cm) long is attached to the underside of telescope by two broad brass bands.
Stand-the telescope is mounted on a stand 6" (15.2cm) long, by two brass pillars 1.75" (4.5cm) long, which are jointed and fitted with levelling screws. A tripod socket head is attached at the centre of the underside of stand.




In fitted and shaped shark-skin case lined with dark green velvet.

Object Details

ID: NAV1430
Type: Level
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wellington, A
Date made: circa 1790
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 40 mm x 216 mm x 110 mm
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