Gregorian Reflecting Telescope, by John Cuthbert, London, c. 1830 | |||||||||||
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| Object is on display. | |||||||||||
| Inventory Number: | 21434 | ||||||||||
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| Persons: | John Cuthbert | ||||||||||
| Date Created: | c. 1830 | ||||||||||
| Place Created: | London England United Kingdom Europe |
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| Subject Classification(s): | Clay Collection By Collection | ||||||||||
| Accession Number: | 1944-1/part | ||||||||||
| Brief Description: | Brass English Gregorian reflecting telescope signed by John Cuthbert, dating from around 1830. Focal length of speculum 10 inch; diameter 3 inch. Screw and internal bar focus; sighting telescope. Folding tripod with straight legs; compass joint. | ||||||||||
| Primary Inscriptions: | "John Cuthbert London" | ||||||||||
| Provenance: | Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay | ||||||||||
| Collection Group: | Clay Collection | ||||||||||
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