Maker: Unknown
Telescopic spy glass in gilt bronze and ivory initialled in black 'S' or 'J'
Two glass lenses set in gilt bronze and ivory with engraved initial painted in black. Cylindrical, telescopic action of seven tiers; six of bronze and the seventh (which forms the case) of ivory decorated with a script initial 'S' or 'J'.
History note: Not known before testator
Spencer George Perceval Bequest
Diameter: 4.5 cm
Height: 10 cm
Height: 3.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922-03-07) by Perceval, Spencer George
19th Century, Early#
George III
1800
CE
-
1820
CE
Surface
composed of
gold
Tiers
composed of
copper alloy
Case
composed of
ivory
Accession number: PER.M.373-1923
Primary reference Number: 150661
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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