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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.
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.
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Object Details
| ID: | NAV1436 |
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| 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 |
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