Refracting telescope

Description

A compact refracting telescope, in fitted green velvet lined mahogany case, tube made of brass, with screw focusing, two rack and pinion and a brass tripod stand, by Jesse Ramsden, London, c. 1760s

Museum reference

T.2015.54

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Refracting telescope

Production information

Ramsden, Jesse, 1735 - 1800, Workshop Production
London, England, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1760s

Materials

Glass, Brass, Brass, Brass, Mahogany, Velvet

Physical description

Brass telescope, brass tripod stand and green velvet lined mahogany case

Associations

Auctioneer: Sotheby's London
Allan G. Murray Telescope Collection

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Collection Story

Credit

Allan G Murray Telescope Collection