Maker:
Jones, William (optical instrument maker)
Maker:
Jones, Samuel
Telescopic spy glass in gilt bronze and carved ivory inlaid with gold piqué point
Two glass lenses set in gilt bronze and carved ivory inlaid with gold piqué point. Cylindrical, telescopic action of seven bronze tiers, the largest (which forms the case) set with an ivory band carved to resemble basketwork and inlaid with a gold dot at each intersection. The top of the eyepiece is engraved 'W & S Jones, 30 Holborn, London'.
History note: Not known before testator
Spencer George Perceval Bequest, 1922
Diameter: 4.9 cm
Height: 10.5 cm
Height: 3.9 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922-03-07) by Perceval, Spencer George
19th Century, Early#
George III
1800
CE
-
1820
CE
William Jones (1763-1831) and his younger brother Samuel were successful scientific instrument makers of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, working from 135 Holborn from 1792-1800 and 30 Holborn from 1800-1860.
Decoration
composed of
gold
Surface
composed of
gold
Tiers
composed of
copper alloy
Case
composed of
ivory
Lense
composed of
glass
Accession number: PER.M.371-1923
Primary reference Number: 150659
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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