Level

Telescope-17.9" (45.5cm) long, O.G. dia. 1" (2.5cm). Inverting (complete with cross wires) fitted with O.G. and eyepiece shutters. A spirit level in brass casing 5.75" (14.6cm) long is attached to the top of the telescope. Two hinged sight vanes 3" (7.6cm) long are mounted on top of telescope, each having a peep-hole sight and a rectangular aperture (threads missing).
Stand-The telescope is attached to a brass plate 7" (17.8cm) long, 1.2" (3cm) wide. A tripod socket head, incorporating a hinged plate with a levelling screw, is attached to a spigot at centre of underside of stand.

Object Details

ID: NAV1436
Type: Level
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1720
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 60 mm x 455 mm x 203 mm