Accession No

0463

Brief Description

periscope, by Thomas Jones, English, 1870 (c)

Origin

England; London; 62 Charing Cross

Maker

Jones, Thomas

Class

optical

Earliest Date

1870

Latest Date

1870

Inscription Date

Material

wood (mahogany); metal (brass); glass

Dimensions

height 630mm; breadth 70mm; depth 70mm

Special Collection

Robert Whipple collection

Provenance

Purchased from T.H. Court on 05/03/1929.

Inscription

‘Thomas Jones
62 Charing Cross
London’ (on draw tube)

Description Notes

Mahogany body. Square section. Sliding brass tube with diagonal eyepiece. Hinged ‘door’ with circular aperture gives access to diagonal mirror at objective end. (Clip fastening missing).

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