Telescope: Refracting

Adler Planetarium
Chicago, United States

Ornate, turned ivory telescope, tapering towards eyepiece end. Main tube divided into four sections, with raised bands of ivory, scallop cut. Objective glass present.

Details

Title: Telescope: Refracting
Type: Telescope
Medium: ivory, brass

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