Pocket telescope

The tapering barrel of this achromatic telescope is covered in leather. There are two brass draw tubes and brass fittings, including a pivoted eyepiece cover. The telescope is held in a leather case with a strap, on which the name 'TIBBETTS BATH' is stamped. There are also some faint remains of an inscription on the smaller draw tube. This telescope once belonged to Captain Oliver Stokes RN, as did NAV1681.

Object Details

ID: NAV1680
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Pocket telescope
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1820
People: Stokes, Oliver M F.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 218 mm; Diameter: 42 mm
Parts: Pocket telescope