2-foot Gregorian reflecting telescope
Date: 1766-1795
Inventory Number: 2018-1-0002
Classification: Telescope
Dimensions:telescope: 57 × 11 × 75 cm (22 7/16 × 4 5/16 × 29 1/2 in.)
case: 16 × 77.5 × 31.5 cm (6 5/16 × 30 1/2 × 12 3/8 in.)
Accessories: 2 eyepieces, solar filter, dust cover, case, key.
Description:
This Gregorian telescope has a 2-foot body tube with original lacquer. It is altazimuth mounted on a library stand with folding cabriole legs. The telescope has its original dust cover, solar filter, two eyepieces, fitted mahogany case, and steel key. The case partitions are cushioned by green woven wool. There are two brass handles on the case.
The case fits the telescope but awkwardly with the tripod stand. It has openings for another tube as well.