Maker: Abraham, J.
Telescopic spy glass in gilt bronze and tortoise shell
Two glass lenses set in gilt bronze with chased borders and tortoise shell. Cylindrical, telescopic action of seven tiers; the largest (which forms the case) is set with a broad band of tortoiseshell. The top of the eyepiece is engraved 'J. Abraham, Bath'.
History note: Not known before testator
Spencer George Perceval Bequest
Diameter: 4.8 cm
Height: 10.8 cm
Height: 3.4 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922-03-07) by Perceval, Spencer George
19th Century, Early#
George III
1800
CE
-
1820
CE
Case
composed of
tortoise shell
Surface
composed of
gold
Tiers
composed of
copper alloy
Accession number: PER.M.375-1923
Primary reference Number: 150663
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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