Spyglass by Edward Nairne, 1749-1775

Prospect glass, spyglass, non-achromatic, 1-draw; engraved 'Nairne/London' shagreen with tooled gilt ornamentation on green vellum. Darkened ivory mounts, screw-cap for object glass missing, 1749-1775

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

2988689

Title

Spyglass by Edward Nairne, 1749-1775

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall: 83 mm x 46 mm, 0.06kg