Accession No

2593

Brief Description

spyglass/prospect glass, c.1800

Origin

Maker

Class

optical

Earliest Date

1800

Latest Date

Inscription Date

Material

metal (gilt-metal); glass

Dimensions

diameter 31mm; height closed 24mm; extended length 63mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Inscription

Description Notes

Gilt body; decorated with relief tulips on a stippled background. 5 gilt draw tubes.

Condition: fair (fifth draw tube is stuck; 14-1-2000).

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