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Pocket telescope
This telescope has a balleen-covered barrel and seven brass draw tubes. The brass fittings include a sliding eyepiece cover and objective lens cap. Its original leather case also survives.
The maker's name and address are inscribed on the smallest draw tube 'W.E. & F. Newton, / Opticians, 3, Fleet St., Temple Bar, / London'. There are also some roughly inscribed marks on hidden areas of the draw tubes, presumably made during the manufacturing process.
The maker's name and address are inscribed on the smallest draw tube 'W.E. & F. Newton, / Opticians, 3, Fleet St., Temple Bar, / London'. There are also some roughly inscribed marks on hidden areas of the draw tubes, presumably made during the manufacturing process.
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Object Details
| ID: | NAV1614 |
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| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
| Type: | Pocket telescope |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Newton, William & Frederick |
| Date made: | circa 1854 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund. |
| Measurements: | Overall: 128 mm; Diameter: 43 mm |
| Parts: | Pocket telescope |