Naval telescope
This achromatic telescope is typical of the type used on board ship in the 19th century. It has a tapering leather-covered barrel, a single brass draw tube and brass fittings. Part of the eyepiece assembly is now missing and the objective lens assembly and cap are later replacements – the original objective lens also survives and has a sliding lens cover. The maker's name is inscribed on the draw tube as 'Syeds, Rotherhithe, London'. A second inscription on the collar of the barrel reads 'Captain Superintendent's Office Deptford', below which is the government mark of a broad arrow.
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Object Details
ID: | TOA0098 |
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Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
Type: | Naval telescope |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Syeds |
Date made: | 19th century |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 635 x 60 mm |