BINOCULAR, IN LEATHER CASE

H1995.1270

Small brass binocular, painted black, in black leather case. Binocular (.1) has a focal adjustment between the two lenses; its two shafts are covered in black leather. The magnification of the binocular is weak. The case (.2) is lined with a blue textile; its base and lid are wooden, and it has a brass catch with floral ornamentation. Written in pen or inside of (hinged) lid: '367.2498/416/ V. HOBBS'.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1995.1270
Accession Date: 2 Aug 1995
Credit: Estate of V.A.M. Hobbs

Material

Metal0 - Whole
Textile
Wood
Glass

Measurement

height69mm
width110mm
diameter47mm
height61mm
width100mm
diameter37mm

 


 

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