Refracting telescope

Description

2 3/4 inch refracting 3 draw brass and mahogany telescope on brass tripod base with ball and socket stand and mahogany base, by E. Lorieux, Paris, c. 1840

Museum reference

T.2015.57

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Refracting telescope

Production information

Lorieux, E., 1840 (fl.), Workshop Production
Paris, France, Western Europe

Date

c. 1840

Materials

Brass, Mahogany, Brass, Brass, Mahogany

Physical description

Brass and mahogany telescope, brass tripod, mahogany base

Associations

Previous owner: Yeier, Donald V., 1958 - 2015 (fl.)
Seller: Vernonscope LLC
Auctioneer: Skinner Auctioneers
Allan G. Murray Telescope Collection

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Credit

Allan G Murray Telescope Collection