Spyglass telescope

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This small Galilean telescope has a dyed rayskin barrel and a single draw tube of red leather. The other fittings are made of silver. The maker's name is stamped onto the draw tube as 'WATKINS LONDON'.

Spy glass telescopes like this were made as personal accessories to fit in the pocket.

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Object Details

ID:	NAV1539
Collection:	Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type:	Spyglass telescope
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Watkins & Smith
Date made:	circa 1760
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements:	Length: 70 mm (closed), 98 mm (open); Diameter: 39 mm (barrel), 42 mm (max)